Sonographic Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancies
Course Overview
This course covers the sonographic evaluation of ectopic pregnancies, focusing on early detection, risk factors, and imaging features. Learn how transvaginal ultrasound and quantitative B-hCG levels are essential for diagnosing ectopic pregnancies, including the identification of classic sonographic findings like the "echogenic ring" and "ring of fire." The course also explores various ectopic pregnancy locations (ampullary, isthmic, cornual, ovarian, and cervical) and their distinctive ultrasound characteristics. Additionally, the course discusses advanced diagnostic techniques using color Doppler, management strategies, and treatment options, including surgical and medical approaches like methotrexate therapy.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Identify the risk factors associated with an ectopic gestation.
Summarize the medical and surgical management of ectopic pregnancies.
Correlate the B-hCG levels with gestational age and ultrasound findings.
Improve sensitivity and specificity in identifying ectopic pregnancy.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret obstetrical ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Director Ultrasound
Magee Women's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Disclosure
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. Dr. Lyndon M. Hill has indicated that no such relationships exist. This activity was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from GE Healthcare. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
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
1 hour
Date of Release
January 31st, 2001
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
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 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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.
