Course Intro

FETAL ANATOMY SCANNING (SASUOG APPROVED COMPETENCY LEVEL 2)

Introduction

This 2 ½ day course builds on the foundational knowledge and skills obtained from Level 1. You will learn to image and evaluate detailed fetal anatomy to determine the normality, or otherwise, of the organs and associated structures. A logical scanning protocol will be demonstrated to ensure a thorough examination of both fetus and mother is performed. The technical components of ultrasound scanning will be emphasised to help you produce the high quality images necessary for confident analysis. All learning material will be made available for you prior to the course, please look through the presentations (even the bits that may seem more complex) and the content will be reinforced in the contact sessions.

Content

  • Scanning protocol for full fetal anatomy
  • Machine set up for 2nd and 3rd trimesters
  • Intrauterine
  • Fetal presentation and lie
  • Placental localisation
  • 3 vessel cord
  • Number of gestations
  • Fetal biometry if 1st scan, for growth velocity on subsequent scan
  • Ultrasound appearance of normal fetal, and associated, anatomy - cranium, thorax, abdomen, skeleton, placenta, maternal pelvis and kidneys
  • Limited pathology

Note

FCOG/SASUOG recommends that any deviation from normal should be referred to a fetal medicine specialist.

Schedule

Fetal Anatomy Level 2 Ultrasound Workshop

Friday
12:15 - 12:45
Registration
Friday
12:45 - 15:00
Introduction to ultrasound terminology Ultrasound technology How to optimise your ultrasound image
Sue Olsson
Friday
15:00 - 15:15
Tea
Friday
15:15 - 16:30
Pelvis First trimester scanning protocol
Sue Olsson
Saturday
08:00 - 10:30
Second trimester scanning protocol
Sonographers
Saturday
10:30 - 15:45
Tea
Saturday
10:45 - 13:00
Obstetrics
Sonographers
Saturday
13:00 - 13:45
Lunch
Saturday
13:45 - 14:45
Practical session 1
Sonographers
Saturday
14:45 - 15:15
Tea
Saturday
15:15 - 16:30
Practical session 2
Sonographers
Sunday
08:30 - 10:30
Practical session 3
Sonographers
Sunday
10:30 - 11:00
Tea
Sunday
11:00 - 13:00
Practical session 4
Sonographers
Sunday
13:00 - 13:45
Lunch
Sunday
14:00 - 16:00
Practical session 5
Sonographers