Unit 12 Third Trimester Growth
Unit 12 Third Trimester Growth
37:24 lesson
Unit 12 Third Trimester Growth
This educational unit teaches sonographers how to perform and interpret third trimester ultrasound assessments for fetal growth and wellbeing, covering the four essential biometric parameters (BPD, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length) used to estimate fetal weight and identify growth abnormalities. Students will learn proper measurement techniques, imaging planes, calipers placement, and how to recognize conditions like fetal growth restriction and macrosomia while maintaining consistency across serial examinations.
Transcript
37:24 lessonHello everyone and welcome to Prepper's ultrasound O OB GYN Registry Review course. I'm Jenna Le Care, an A-R-D-M-S certified sonographer and I'm excited to walk you through Unit 12 third trimester growth and wellbeing assessment. The third trimester begins at 28 weeks gestational age. Once a pregnancy reaches about 28 weeks, ultrasound becomes more focused on how the baby is growing and preparing...
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