This page sets out the OSATS requirements for the basic early pregnancy ultrasound module. You have to be competent in:
Ultrasound examination of early (8-12 week) pregnancy
- Counsel patient about procedure
- Appropriate machine set-up
- Identify bladder and right/left orientation
- Identify uterus
- Identify gestational sac and confirm its intrauterine location
- Measure gestational sac diameter
- Measure crown-rump length
- Confirm fetal cardiac activity
- Interpret ultrasound findings in the context of the clinical setting
- Communicate results to patients
- Complete a structured written ultrasound report
- Arrange appropriate referral or follow-up
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