CAL00008907

Course description: This course provides an overview of a systematic approach to the performance of first trimester transvaginal ultrasound. Included are techniques on how to use the vaginal probe and operate the ultrasound machine to view and obtain optimal imaging of the uterus, adnexa, pregnancy, and cul-de-sac, if indicated. This course was originally released on June 1, 2017 and last updated on May 31, 2019.

• Describe the steps of a systematic approach to transvaginal ultrasound.
• Recall techniques for optimizing ultrasound images.
• Recognize key pelvic structures on transvaginal ultrasound, including the uterus, cervix, adnexa, cul-de-sac as indicated.
• Recall how to identify pregnancy location and correctly obtain measurements to estimate the gestational age of an intrauterine pregnancy.

Audience: Clinical Staff

Duration: 45 minutes

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