DMS 226OB Sonography II

Catalog

This course is a continuance of OB/GYN Sonography designed to familiarize the students with the pathophysiology of the female reproductive pelvic scanning protocol will also be discussed and sonographic interpretation will be utilized in the labs. Normal and abnormal obstetrical patterns will be taught, and emphasis is placed on recognizing the essential sonographic appearance when doing an obstetrical exam in 2nd and 3rd trimester. Chromosomal and congenital anomalies are discussed and the importance of the differential diagnosis. Level II and high risk OB ultrasound are presented. Pathological and/or physiological data for the interpretation by physicians is stressed. The sonographic criteria for evaluation of the gravid uterus, postpartum uterus and the fetus will be demonstrated.