The Fetal Echocardiography Protocol Manual offers a step-by-step guide for conducting a proper fetal echo screening — both via the printed page and through the included DVD. The printed manual is small enough where it can be stored along with your ultrasound machine for quick reference, and the DVD demonstration shows both the relevant ultrasound images and their corresponding "Picture-in-Picture" images illustrating patient and probe positioning. The DVD plays in virtually all current DVD players, including those designed for the home and for the computer.
After reviewing this material the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the indications and applications for performing fetal echocardiography.
- Explain a routine protocol for a fetal echo screening.
- Describe standard measurements included in a routine examination.
- List the hardcopy documentation included in a routine examination.
Views Covered in the Exam
- Four chamber apical view
- Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
- Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
- Sagittal Views of Great Vessels
- Subcostal View
- Aortic Arch
- Ductal Arch
- Fetal Heart Rate and Rhythm
This protocol manual contains information on how to perform a proper fetal echocardiography screening. Doppler information and velocity tables are not included in this manual.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This product also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.