Bioeffects of Obstetric Ultrasound for the Clinician: How to Keep it Safe
Course Overview
Explore the evolution of diagnostic ultrasound in obstetrics, its safety, bioeffects, and guidelines. Gain insights into clinical practices, regulatory standards, and recommendations for ensuring safe and effective use during pregnancy.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe effects of ultrasound in living tissues
Define parameters allowing risk assessment
Enumerate findings in animals and humans, as described in the literature
List ways to minimize fetal exposure
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret obstetrical ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
* 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
Jacques S. Abramowicz, MD, FACOG, FAIUM
Chair, Illinois Section of ACOG
Frances T. and Lester B. Knight Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Co-Director, Rush Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Center
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
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. Jacques S. Abramowicz discloses a relationship with Philips Healthcare as consultant (unpaid). 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
3 hours
Date of Release
October 12th, 2012
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 3 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.
