Case Studies: Fetal Skeletal Dysplasias

Case Studies: Fetal Skeletal Dysplasias

Course Overview

Delve into case studies on fetal skeletal dysplasias, exploring advanced diagnostic approaches, imaging techniques, and management strategies for these complex conditions. Gain valuable insights into identifying and understanding skeletal abnormalities to improve prenatal care and outcomes.

Course Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will:

  • Develop a systematic approach to diagnose a skeletal dysplasia.

  • Identify the sonographic signs associated with a skeletal dysplasia.

  • Differentiate between a non-lethal and lethal skeletal dysplasia.

Target Audience

  • Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret 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

David E. Abel MD

Chairperson, Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Web Based Training Committee

Volunteer Clinical Faculty

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, California

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. Abel discloses no financial interests with commercial interests. 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

August 19th, 2020

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.