Gulfcoast: Genetic Screening in the First & Second Trimester

Topics

Reason for Ultrasound Genetic Screening
Components of a Genetic Screening Sonogram
Components of a Genetic Screening Sonogram
Nuchal Translucency Screen
Targeted vs Standard Ultrasound Scan (AIUM guidelines)
Major and Minor Markers to Identify
Features of Downs Syndrome, Edwards Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, Turner’s Syndrome
Features of Triploidy
Abnormal Cases: Cystic hygroma, CPC, ventriculomegaly, brachycephaly, neural tube defects, cardiac defects, limb defects, omphalocele, renal abnormalities, duodenal atresia, trisomy 18,13, 21 and more.

Objectives

Demonstrate the  participants knowledge to perform and/or interpret OB ultrasound examinations.
Implement genetic screening in the first and second trimester.
Explain the components of normal and abnormal nuchal translucency in the first trimester.
Cite minor and major markers with T-13, T-18, T-21 and Triploidy.
Identify common anomalies seen in genetic ultrasound scans.
Apply protocols for a systematic evaluation and screening for aneuploidy.