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Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card

Transvaginal Transabdominal 2nd/3rd Trimester Checklist


Probe: Endocavitary Probe: Curvilinear
1st Trimester Checklist
Mode: OB-GYN • Look for signs of an IUP • Measure fetal heart rate
Mode: OB-GYN
• Gestational dating • Assess fetal lie and presentation
Patient bladder: Empty Patient bladder: Full
• Mean sac diameter • Measure amniotic fluid volume (MVP)
Best for: 1st Trimester
• Crown rump length • Fetal biometrics
• Measure fetal heart rate • BPD, HC, AC, Femur length
Due date: 1st day of LMP + 9 months + 7 days • Evaluate placenta

Discriminatory Zone (b-HCG)


Transvaginal: 1000-2000 mIU/mL Measure Fetal Heart Rate Fetal Lie and Presentation
Transabdominal: 3000-5000 mIU/mL • Locate the fetal pole
• Optimize depth
• Turn on M-mode
Using Trasvaginal Ultrasound: • Place caliper over beating heart
Gestational Sac (GS) - 4-5 wks • Measure and calculate heart rate
Yolk Sac (Y) - 5 wks Maximum Vertical Pocket (MVP)
Fetal Pole (FP) - 6 wks

Y FP
GS

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