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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: ultrasound equipment guidelines

This document sets out guidelines for quality assurance of ultrasound equipment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening providers.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 December 2014
• Last updated: 22 March 2019 — See all updates

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: ultrasound equipment quality assurance guidelines

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-279

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Explanation of the 4 specific elements of quality assurance testing for ultrasound equipment used in the NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme. These are:

• acceptance testing on delivery of new equipment
• safety checks
• monthly performance tests
• annual performance checks

The AAA screening equipment evaluation report describes the evaluation exercise undertaken to select ultrasound scanners for use in the AAA screening programmes in England and Wales.

Published 1 December 2014
Last updated 22 March 2019 + show all updates

1. 22 March 2019

   Updated 'Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: ultrasound equipment guidelines'.

2. 1 December 2014

   First published.