Gulfcoast: OB Fetal Survey – The Second and Third Trimester

Gulfcoast: OB Fetal Survey – The Second and Third Trimester

Topics

• Obstetrical Ultrasound Imaging
• Identifying Fetal Number
• Biophysical Profile Examination
• Identifying the Presence or Absence of Cardiac Activity
• Fetal Biometry
• Fetal Anatomic Survey
• 2nd Trimester Screening
• Triple Screen and Quad Screen

Objectives

• Demonstrate normal fetal anatomy and apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and appropriate fetal development during 2nd and 3rd trimester obstetrical ultrasound examinations.
• Implement the additional documentation needed for a multiple gestation pregnancy versus a single gestation pregnancy.
• Cite the possible increased risks with multiple gestation pregnancies.
• State the ultrasonic characteristics that differentiate a monochorionic pregnancy from a dichorionic pregnancy.
• Define the purpose of a Biophysical Profile examination.
• Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret 2nd & 3rd trimester ultrasound examinations.

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