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OB Doppler: How, Why, and When? - Training Video

OB Doppler: How, Why, and When?

 

OB Doppler: How, Why, and When

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OB Doppler: How, Why, and When

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Overview

This OB Doppler training video is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the indications and applications of Doppler and color flow imaging in the OB examination. Doppler/color techniques, system optimization, protocols, and diagnostic criteria are covered in detail. All ultrasound training videos (or online courses) are taught by our leading OB ultrasound expert faculty.

Date of Original Release: 7/16/2024
This edition valid for credit through: 7/16/2027
Video Length: 00:52:00

Online Video Product Code: OV-OBD3
USB Product Code: USB-OBD3

Topics

  • Indications/Applications for Performing OB Doppler
  • Doppler Waveform Analysis and Diagnostic Criteria
  • Factors that Affect the Doppler Waveform Assessment
  • Umbilical Artery Doppler
  • Doppler Index (DI)
  • Fetal Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Middle Cerebral Artery Doppler
  • Doppler measurements; Doppler index, Resistive index, S/D ratio, Pulsatility index, Velocity Calculations
  • Doppler Evaluation of the Ductus Venosus / Clinical Utility
  • Peripheral Venous Circulation
  • Doppler Evaluation of the Umbilical vein / Clinical Utility
  • IVC, Hepatic Veins, and Portal Veins
  • Doppler Evaluation Twin Gestation
  • Scanning Tips and Technical Pitfalls

Objectives

  • List the indications and applications for performing OB Doppler.
  • Outline Doppler protocols for evaluation of Twins/Multiples: TTTS / TAPS.
  • List technical components for proper Doppler acquisition: angle of insonation, angle correction, gate size and position.
  • Analyze Doppler waveforms and apply Doppler Measurements: Doppler index, S/D Ratio, PI, RI, velocity calculations.
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal peripheral circulation.
  • Describe normal and abnormal waveforms of: Ductus venosus, IVC/hepatic veins, middle cerebral artery, umbilical artery, and umbilical vein.
  • Recognize the inferences associated with Umbilical Artery and Middle Cerebral Doppler.
  • Recognize the inferences associated with venous Doppler and BPP / fetal heart rate Doppler.
  • Recall helpful scanning tips and technical pitfalls.

Audience

Physicians, Sonographers, PAs, NPs and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting OB ultrasound examinations. Applicable practice specialties may include (but are not limited to): Radiology, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Jane JK Burns  AS, RT, RDMS (OB/Gyn, FE, Abd)

MFM Ultrasound Manager/Educator
Houston, TX
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.


Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course 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.

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