Step by Step Ultrasound in Obstetrics

I. Introduction

1.1 Filling up of forms

1.2 Relevant history

1.3 Preparation and positioning of patient

1.4 Machine and transucers

1.5 Reporting

II. Training

2.1 Theoretical aspects

2.2 Training parameters

2.3 Suggested training schedule

2.4 Prerequesite criteria for a trained ultrasonologist

2.5 Mandatory proposed certification for an ultrasonologist

III. First Trimester

3.1 Indications

3.2 Normal first trimester embryonic/fetal evaluation

3.3 Normal parameter evaluation in the first trimester

3.4 Abnormal intrauterine pregnancy

3.5 Impending early pregnancy failure

3.6 Ectopic gestation

3.7 Extra fetal evaluation

3.8 Abnormal intrauterine pregnancy forms

3.9 Complete abortion

3.10 Incomplete abortion

3.11 Molar change

3.12 Sono-embyrology chart

3.13 Abnormal fetus

3.14 First trimester scan check list

3.15 Dilemmas

3.16 First trimester key points

3.17 Transvaginal decision flow chart

IV. Second Trimester

4.1 Indications

4.2 Fetal evaluation

4.3 Fetal evaluation (malformations)

4.4 Cranium

4.5 Nuchal Skin

4.6 Fetal orbits and face

4.7 Fetal spine

4.8 Fetal thorax

4.9 Fetal heart

4.10 Fetal abdomen

4.11 Fetal skeleton

4.12 Fetal biometry

4.13 Extra-fetal evaluation

4.14 Color Doppler in second trimester

4.15 3D and 4D scan

4.16 Abnormal second trimester

4.17 Dilemmas

V. Third Trimester

5.1 Indications

5.2 Fetal evaluation

5.3 Extra-fetal evaluation

5.4 Placental check list

5.5 Amniotic fluid assessment

5.6 Causes of oligohydramnios

5.7 Causes of polyhydramnios

5.8 Fetal growth

5.9 Fetal surveillance of fetal wellbeing

5.10 Biophysical profile

5.11 Evaluation of biophysical profile

5.12 Interpretation of biophysical profile

5.13 Serial evaluation

5.14 Color Doppler

5.15 Indications for color Doppler

5.16 Interpretation of the waveforms

5.17 Indications of delivery

5.18 Mode of delivery

5.19 Abnormal third trimester

5.20 Check list

5.21 Dilemmas

Index