Upon completion of the program, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the technical aspects and fundamentals of 3D/4D ultrasound
- Describe the clinical utility of 3D/4D technology in the standard OB examination to add diagnostic information and clinical value.
- Recognize image artifacts and describe common pitfalls associated with 3D/4D ultrasound
- Discuss the advantages of 3D/4D technology for the evaluation of the fetal heart
- List standard protocols for use of 3D/4D ultrasound for OB applications.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize 3D/4D ultrasound to enhance differentiation of clinical findings for OB applications
- Increase knowledge and confidence to integrate 3D OB applications into clinical practice under supervised conditions.
Content Topics
DVD 1:
Overview of 3D/4D OB-GYN Sonography (51 mins)
DVD 2:
Advanced Assessment of the Fetal Brain and Spine (42 mins)
DVD 3:
Advanced Assessment of Fetal Neural Tube Defects (26 mins)
Advanced Assessment of the Fetal Face (23 mins)
Advanced Assessment of the Fetal Abdomen (36 mins)
DVD 4:
3D/4D Fetal Echocardiography (38:40 mins)
Advanced Assessment of the Fetal Limbs (26:40 mins)
Target Audience
Physicians and sonographers learning how to perform and/or interpret 3D OB ultrasound examinations and have a desire to incorporate 3D applications into clinical practice. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) Obstetricians, Perinatologists, and Radiologists.
Disclosure of Significant Commercial Relationships
Wayne Persutte, PhD, RDMS
Director of Sonography and Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado
Consultant accepting honorarium from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Compatible with set-top DVD players, DVD-Rom drives, DVD-R drives, and DVD+R drives.
Additional $50.00 CME Processing fee required at time of CME Quiz submission.
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 9.0 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.