Advanced Examination: Fetal Neurosonography – Part 2
In the second part of a two-part series, by Mr. David Howe, Consultant in Fetal and Maternal Medicine, continues his lecture on performing ultrasound of the fetal head and brain
This ultrasound educational talk offers 1 CPD credit.
Speaker
Dr. David Howe
Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in FetoMaternal Medicine
Wessex Fetal Medicine Unit, Princess Anne Hospital, SouthamptonCourse Information
At the end of this lecture delegates will:
- Be aware of the key anatomical landmarks of the two transverse planes;
- Understand the importance of the correct placement of callipers to measure the required structures, in particular where to measure the ventricular atrium accurately and in accordance with internationally recommended best practice;
- Be able to recognise and differentiate the columns of the fornices from the cavum septum pellucidum to reduce the likelihood of missing major brain abnormalities, including agenesis of the corpus callosum;
- Understand the importance of routinely using sagittal and coronal planes for referral scans after a suspicion of a fetal brain abnormality has been raised, which includes confidently identifying the corpus callosum;
- Recognise the importance of being skilled at performing transvaginal examinations of the fetal head and brain in circumstances where fetal position or maternal body habitus prevent clear transabdominal views when performing referral scans.
Once you have watched this session, you will be invited to submit feedback in order to gain your CPD certification. Once complete, your certificate will be available to download via your profile area.
This educational talk was created on 26th January 2021. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Medical Imaging Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
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