Obstetric ultrasound requires the operator to undertake meticulous investigations using a blend of practical skills, theoretical knowledge and pattern recognition along with attention to detail in ultrasonic protocols. Examining patients with fetal abnormalities requires wide base of skills & knowledge.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This 3 day program is designed to meet the needs of practioners who are experienced in the basic components of obstetric scanning and for the sonographer wishing to update knowledge and work practises. Registrants will have the opportunity to discuss their own cases and library cases from the AIU. Practical "hands-on" sessions with highly experienced obstetric sonographers will allow registrants to become familiar with the protocols described on normal volunteer patients.

SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE

• Instrumentation & Physics of Colour & Doppler
• First Trimester
  • First trimester fetal malformation
• Second Trimester
  • Fetal malformation - where else to look
  • Soft markers (current thoughts)
  • Cardiac evaluation - Equipment set up/ tech factors
  • Review fetal circulation
  • The normal heart
  • Abnormal heart (Where to begin!)
• Third Trimester
  • Cervical Assessment - including trans labial technique
  • 3rd Trimester Assessment fetal wellbeing
  • Materno-fetal circulation, role of UA, MCA, DV and uterine artery examination
• Placental assessment
• Current fetal therapies

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To promote understanding of system requirements, colour physics and harmonics in obstetrics
2. To demonstrate and provide detailed protocols for fetal heart examination
3. To promote deeper understanding of all obstetric applications discussed

AIU BENEFITS

• Our Program Director, Sue Davies DMU, AMS, is a highly experienced sonographer and tutor who has a national and international reputation for excellence in practical ultrasound tuition.
• Our wide range of lecturers and tutors have been recruited from amongst the best in the field around Australia not only for their expertise in ultrasound but also for their ability to teach.