2022 Advances in First Trimester Ultrasound Imaging ( VIDEOS)

Overview

2022 Advances in First Trimester Ultrasound Imaging ( VIDEOS) is a comprehensive educational program that offers a practical, clinically oriented review of recent developments in first trimester ultrasound. The course covers a range of topics, including normal fetal anatomy, abnormalities of major organ systems in early pregnancy, and guidelines for imaging during the first trimester. Participants will benefit from expert insights, imaging tips, and discussions of potential pitfalls to enhance clinical practice.

On-demand obstetrics & gynecology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program provides focused lectures on first trimester ultrasound applications in obstetrics, emphasizing clinical relevance and imaging techniques.

• First Trimester Ultrasound: Pregnancy Dating & Elements of Failed Pregnancy — Bryann Bromley, M.D.
• Fetal and Embryonic Sonographic Anatomy Before 11 Weeks — Bernard Benoit, M.D.
• How to Get the Best Ultrasound Image in the First Trimester — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• The New “Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound”: National Guidelines — Bryann Bromley, M.D.
• The Role of First Trimester Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Multiple Pregnancies — Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM
• First Trimester Ultrasound: The Fetal Brain — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Diagnosing Spina Bifida in the First Trimester — Rabih Chaoui, M.D.
• First Trimester Ultrasound: The Fetal Face — Rabih Chaoui, M.D.
• Case Presentation 1 — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• First Trimester Ultrasound: The Fetal Heart — Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM
• First Trimester Ultrasound: the Fetal GI Tract — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• First Trimester Ultrasound: The Fetal Genitourinary Tract — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Case Presentation 2 — Bryann Bromley, M.D.
• Skeletal Anomalies: Can We Diagnose in the First Trimester? — Rabih Chaoui, M.D.
• Ultrasound Signs of Aneuploidies at 11-14 Weeks — Bernard Benoit, M.D.
• Case Presentation 3 — Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM
• Screening for Fetal Malformations in Early Gestation: The Role of the Midsagittal Plane — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• The Use of 3D in the 11-14 Weeks Ultrasound Examinations — Bernard Benoit, M.D.
• First Trimester Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Common and Rare Syndromic Conditions — Rabih Chaoui, M.D.
• The Placenta & Umbilical Cord in Early Gestation — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Sonographic Markers in Early Gestation — Bryann Bromley, M.D.
• Congenital Mullerian Malformations: Role of 3D Ultrasound in Diagnosis — Bernard Benoit, M.D.
• Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: Who Should I Send to Surgery? — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

Educational Objectives

On completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Assess normal fetal anatomy in the first trimester.
• Explain the indications and national guidelines for first trimester ultrasound.
• Optimize scanning parameters and techniques of the first trimester ultrasound examination.
• Review major fetal malformations diagnosable in early gestation.
• Discuss the use of ultrasound in screening for fetal aneuploidy in the first trimester.

Speakers

• Bryann Bromley, M.D.
• Bernard Benoit, M.D.
• Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM
• Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Rabih Chaoui, M.D.

This CME activity was developed to provide a clinically relevant update on first trimester ultrasound. The program includes expert faculty who are specialists in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine, ensuring authoritative content aligned with current practice standards.

Target Audience

This course is intended for obstetricians and gynecologists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, radiologists, family medicine physicians, genetic counselors, and sonographers who perform, order, or interpret ultrasound examinations in obstetrics and gynecology. The program supports advanced proficiency in obstetric sonography practice.

Why This Topic Matters

2022 Advances in First Trimester Ultrasound Imaging ( VIDEOS) addresses critical updates in early gestational imaging, fundamental for specialists in obstetrics and gynecology. Mastery of first trimester ultrasound improves diagnostic accuracy and informs clinical decision-making during early pregnancy.

Accessed via MedHub Central, this program offers valuable insights into advances in fetal imaging, supporting practitioners in maintaining expertise and confidence in first trimester ultrasound interpretation and clinical application.