Bioeffects of Obstetric Ultrasound for the Clinician: How to Keep it Safe

Bioeffects of Obstetric Ultrasound for the Clinician: How to Keep it Safe

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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.

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.

Faculty & Disclosure

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.

Credits

3
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* 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.

Course Details

Duration3 hours
ReleasedOct 12, 2012
Last ReviewDec 9, 2024
ExpiresDec 8, 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.