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both common and rare fetal abnormalities, provides the basis of learning for the theoretical component of the Certificate of Competence in the 18–23-week scan. Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities - The 18-23 weeks scan
Learn How to Perform an Obstetrics Ultrasound Protocol. Date pregnancies using Ultrasound and Recognize All Common OB Pathology!
BASIC PRINCIPLES. Ultrasound images of flow, whether color flow or spectral Doppler, are essentially obtained from measurements of movement. In ultrasound scanners, a series of pulses is transmitted to detect movement of blood. Echoes from stationary tissue are the same from pulse to pulse.
ISUOG GUIDELINES. Who should perform the first-trimester fetal ultrasound scan? Individuals who perform obstetric scans routinely should have specialized training that is appropriate to the practice of diagnostic ultrasound for pregnant women. (GOOD PRACTICE POINT)
22 maj 2023 · Describe the scanning protocol and techniques for a detailed first-trimester ultrasound and compare the components of a standard versus detailed second-trimester anatomy scan. Summarize the clinical implications of common fetal ultrasound abnormalities and their utility by an interprofessional team.
Fetal biometry and wellbeing Recommendations • The biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC) and femur length (FL) can be measured routinely for the assessment of fetal size (GOOD PRACTICE POINT). • If the fetus has not been dated previously, HC or HC plus FL can be used for dating after 14weeks (GRADE
Quality control of fetal biometric measurements. Quality control in fetal biometry is essential for auditing and monitoring purposes. A comprehensive quality-control strategy should involve image storage and review, and assessment of intra- and interob-server reproducibility3,13,22.
