SONO 123 - Obstetric/Gynecology Sonography I

(TP/SS only)

A study of fundamentals of obstetrics/gynecology scans of normal and abnormal anatomy. Fetal development, including abnormal etiology and diagnostic techniques, is presented. The detection of abnormalities, pathologies, and deviation from normal is stressed. Body planes, which must be scanned for an accurate diagnosis, are emphasized. PREREQUISITE(S): SONO 204 or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): SONO 262 . Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly MS 113.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures of the female pelvis, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns:

a. Reproductive system

b. Pelvic muscles

c. Suspensory ligaments

d. Peritoneal spaces

e. Pelvic vasculature

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal maternal, embryonic, and fetal anatomic structures during the first, second, and third trimesters:

a. Sectional anatomy

b. Pertinent measurement techniques

c. Doppler applications

Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of gynecologic disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology:

a. History and physical examination

b. Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c. Differential diagnosis

d. Role of ultrasound in patient management

Identify abnormal sonographic patterns: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic, Contraceptive devices, Infertility procedures and Doppler applications.

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