Description
Overview
Gulfcoast: OB Fetal Survey – The Second and Third Trimester is an ultrasound training video that reviews key aspects of obstetrical ultrasound imaging during the second and third trimesters. The course covers the fetal environment, fetal biometry, and the comprehensive anatomical survey essential for these stages of pregnancy.
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Content
This course provides detailed coverage of second and third trimester obstetrical ultrasound examination techniques and interpretations.
- 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
- Apply the AIUM Practice Guidelines for a 2nd/3rd trimester ultrasound exam.
- Demonstrate normal fetal anatomy and apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and fetal development during 2nd and 3rd trimester obstetrical ultrasound examinations.
- Implement the additional documentation needed for multiple gestation pregnancies versus single gestation pregnancies.
- Cite the possible increased risks associated with multiple gestation pregnancies.
- State the ultrasonic characteristics differentiating monochorionic from dichorionic pregnancies.
- Define the purpose of a Biophysical Profile examination.
- Increase knowledge to improve performance and interpretation of 2nd and 3rd trimester ultrasound examinations.
Speakers
This course features expert presentations on advanced obstetrical ultrasound techniques and fetal assessment in the second and third trimesters from experienced sonographers and clinicians in the field.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for obstetricians, radiologists, sonographers, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in prenatal imaging and fetal assessment.
Why This Topic Matters
Gulfcoast: OB Fetal Survey – The Second and Third Trimester addresses critical components of fetal evaluation that support accurate assessment of fetal growth, anatomy, and well-being. Understanding these ultrasound principles is essential for clinicians managing pregnancies beyond the first trimester.
MedHub Central provides access to this focused obstetrical ultrasound education to strengthen practitioner expertise and confidence in fetal biometry and anatomy surveys during the second and third trimesters, enhancing clinical decision-making in obstetrics.
