This CME (Continuing Medical Education) activity provides a practical and clinically oriented review of recent advances in first-trimester ultrasound. It covers a range of topics, including the assessment of normal fetal anatomy, the diagnosis of major organ system abnormalities, updates to guidelines and indications for first-trimester ultrasound, and tips and insights into early gestational ultrasound imaging.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completing this CME teaching activity, participants should be able to:
Assess normal fetal anatomy during the first trimester.
Explain the indications and national guidelines for first-trimester ultrasound.
Optimize scanning parameters and techniques for first-trimester ultrasound examinations.
Review major fetal malformations that can be diagnosed in early gestation.
Discuss the use of ultrasound for screening fetal aneuploidy in the first trimester.
The program features expert lectures covering various aspects of first-trimester ultrasound, including optimizing image quality, pregnancy dating, genetic testing with cell-free DNA, the role of ultrasound in diagnosing and managing ectopic pregnancies, the evaluation of multiple pregnancies, and case presentations. It also explores fetal brain, heart, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, skeletal system, placenta, umbilical cord, adnexal masses in pregnancy, and more.
This CME activity is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their practice in the field of first-trimester ultrasound.
