Transcription of ULTRASOUND IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER
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Chapter 4: ULTRASOUND in the FIRST TRIMESTER 66 INTRODUCTION FIRST TRIMESTER ULTRASOUND is often done to assess pregnancy location and thus it overlaps between an obstetric and gynecologic ULTRASOUND examination. Accurate performance of an ULTRASOUND examination in the FIRST TRIMESTER is important given its ability to confirm an intrauterine gestation, assess viability and number of embryo(s) and accurately date a pregnancy, all of which are critical for the course of pregnancy. Main objectives of the FIRST TRIMESTER ULTRASOUND examination are listed in Table These objectives may differ somewhat based upon the gestational age within the FIRST TRIMESTER window, be it 6 weeks, 9 weeks, or 12 weeks, but the main goals are identical.
First trimester ultrasound is often done to assess pregnancy location and thus it overlaps between an obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examination. Accurate performance of an ultrasound ... - Vaginal bleeding - Unknown menstrual dates - Subjective feeling of pregnancy
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