Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practitioner's Guide

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) recommends that pregnant women have routine obstetric ultrasounds between 18 weeks' and 22 weeks' gestational age (the anatomy scan) in order to confirm pregnancy timing, to measure the fetus so that growth abnormalities can be recognized quickly later in pregnancy, and to assess for congenital malformations and multiple pregnancies (twins, etc). Additionally, the ISUOG recommends that pregnant women have obstetric ultrasounds between 11 weeks' and 13 weeks 6 days' gestational age in countries with resources to perform them (the nucal scan). Performing an ultrasound at this early stage of pregnancy can more accurately confirm the timing of the pregnancy and can also assess for multiple fetuses and major congenital abnormalities at an earlier stage.

Research shows that routine obstetric ultrasound before 24 weeks' gestational age can significantly reduce the risk of failing to recognize multiple gestations and can improve pregnancy dating to reduce the risk of labor induction for post-dates pregnancy. There is no difference, however, in perinatal death or poor outcomes for babies

Advances in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chapter 1:

Basic Physical Principles of Medical Ultrasound

Chapter 2:

Basic Characteristics of the Ultrasound Equipment

Chapter 3:

Technical Aspects of the Ultrasound Examination

Chapter 4:

Ultrasound in the First Trimester

Chapter 5:

Ultrasound in the Second Trimester

Chapter 6:

Ultrasound in the Thrid of Pregnancy

Chapter 7:

Ultrasound Evaluation of Twin Gestations

Chapter 8:

Placental Abnormalities

Chapter 9:

Amniotic Fluid Assessment

Chapter 10:

Stepwise Setandardized Approach to the Basic Obstetric Ultrasound Examination in the Second and Third trimester

Chapter 11:

Ultrasounds of the Non-pregnant Uterus

Chapter 12:

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Adnexae

Chapter 13:

Ectopic Pregnancy

Chapter 14:

Stepwise Standardized Approach to the Basic Ultrasound Examination of the Female Pelvis

Chapter 15:

Writing the Ultrasound Report

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practitioner's Guide

This new App is a unique and powerful resource with an engaging clarity of purpose: To teach clinical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. Registry candidates preparing for their exam in obstetrics and gynecology will find the ARDMS exam topics covered and explained in full and colorful detail. Veteran sonographers and department managers will discover a versatile clinical reference full of facts, tips, explanations, protocols, standard measurements, diagnostic images, and 15 hours of available SDMS-approved CME credit that more than one person may apply for.

There are 1,234 illustrations and sonograms demonstrate clinical anatomy, patient positions, scanning techniques, normal and abnormal findings, and key principles.

This App presents clinicians with the most recent developments in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Beginning with an introduction to the physics, machines and measurements used in ultrasonography, the following sections provide in depth coverage of its use in diagnosing and managing different obstetrical and gynaecological conditions. The text also covers infertility, interventional procedures, other methods in radiology and legal and ethical issues.

Presented in an easy to follow, bulleted format, this new edition includes numerous ultrasound images, illustrations and tables, as well as a quick reference appendices section which includes AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) Guidelines and protocols from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Key points

The App presenting clinicians with latest developments in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology

Easy to follow, bulleted format with numerous ultrasound images, illustrations and tables

Includes AIUM Guidelines and protocols from Thomas Jefferson University