Mastering the Fetal Tei Index: A Comprehensive Ultrasound Journey
Course Overview
This course delves into the Myocardial Performance Index (MPI), offering a comprehensive exploration of fetal cardiac physiology. Participants will enhance their skills in accurately assessing the MPI, gaining deep insights into its clinical applications and interpretations. Through comparative analysis, the course examines the differences and synergies between the MPI and the Ductus Venosus waveform timings in fetal assessment, equipping learners with the knowledge to discern cardiac cycle patterns. In addition, the course provides the tools needed to identify and analyze abnormal MPI patterns, preparing practitioners to make well-informed decisions in clinical settings.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Gain proficiency in accurately measuring the Myocardial Performance Index (MPI) with a focus on precision and reliability.
- Develop the ability to interpret MPI findings and apply this knowledge effectively in diverse clinical settings, enhancing patient care through informed decision-making.
- Analyze and compare the utility of the MPI versus the Ductus Venosus waveform timings and cardiac cycles, fostering a comprehensive understanding of fetal cardiac assessment.
- Learn to identify and analyze unusual MPI patterns, enabling early detection and intervention in fetal cardiac anomalies.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS
Disclosure
Lashell Jones discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
2 hours
Date of Release
January 28th, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
January 28th, 2025
Expiration Date
January 28th, 2028
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
