DMSD 2240 — - Obstetrical Ultrasound
This course will focus on the embryology and fetal development in the first, second and third trimester. Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy will be addressed in the obstetrical, embryonic and fetal patient. Abnormal patterns of pathology and pathophysiology including genetic malformations are discussed. Scanning techniques, protocols and sonographic findings are discussed in the normal and abnormal conditions. Bio-effects, ALARA principle, pertinent in-vitro and in- vivo studies, exposure display indices, and maximum safe exposure levels will be incorporated into the didactic and laboratory classes. Laboratory experience will include further development of entry to mid- level scanning techniques and protocol on the human female obstetrical, embryonic, and fetal patient. Students will demonstrate the ability to perform entry to midlevel level sonographic examinations using real- time sonographic equipment, Doppler and color Doppler equipment with various transducers. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours Prerequisite(s): DMSD 2235