Anatomy simulation module

for obstetric carefor ultrasound imagingpregnancy

Obstetric sonography has become an indispensable tool in the identification of pregnancy and the care of pregnant women. This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform a first trimester ultrasound examination. The interactive simulator provides three different scan scenarios that cover different aspects of the first trimester scan protocol. It enables students and practitioners to build or refresh knowledge and cognitive skills, and offers a safe online practice environment so you can prepare for the real clinical world. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams. List and describe the sequence of embryonic development. Identify the anatomy of early intrauterine pregnancy on diagrams and sonograms. Describe how to obtain a patient history and correlate the information with laboratory results. Recognize and differentiate between intrauterine, ectopic, heterotropic, and multiple pregnancies, including signs, symptoms, and locations. Describe and demonstrate methods for calculating gestational age during the first trimester of pregnancy. Describe and recognize on images the features of various types of failed pregnancy in the first trimester. Describe and recognize on images embryonic abnormalities in the first trimester. Describe and recognize on images normal and abnormal amniotic fluid in the first trimester. Describe and recognize on images normal and abnormal placental anatomy in the first trimester. Explain the sonographic features of fetal demise of the first trimester. Describe and recognize on images first trimester abnormalities of the uterus and adnexae.