Explain me the topic ultrasound in pregnancy in detail for my medical final yr proff exam
| Examination Type | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| First Trimester Standard (CPT 76801) | <14 weeks | Gestational age, fetal number, cardiac activity, NT |
| Basic Midtrimester (CPT 76805) | 18-22 weeks | Anatomy scan, biometry, placenta, AFV |
| Detailed Level II (CPT 76811) | When indicated | High-risk, known/suspected anomaly, detailed anatomy |
| Follow-up (CPT 76816) | As needed | Serial growth, reassessment |
| Limited (CPT 76815) | Specific indication | Fetal position, heartbeat, fluid check |


| Parameter | Plane | Age Range Most Useful |
|---|---|---|
| BPD (Biparietal Diameter) | Transventricular axial | 14-28 weeks |
| HC (Head Circumference) | Same plane as BPD | 14-40 weeks |
| AC (Abdominal Circumference) | At level of portal vein/stomach | All trimesters |
| FL (Femur Length) | Long axis of femur diaphysis | 14-40 weeks |

| Marker | Association |
|---|---|
| Nuchal fold thickness ≥6 mm (16-20 weeks) | Trisomy 21 |
| Echogenic bowel | Trisomy 21, CF, CMV |
| Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF) | Trisomy 21 (minor) |
| Short femur/humerus | Trisomy 21 |
| Choroid plexus cysts (CPCs) | Trisomy 18 |
| Renal pyelectasis | Trisomy 21 |
| Single umbilical artery | Trisomy 18 |
| Absent/hypoplastic nasal bone | Trisomy 21 |
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 8-10/10 | Normal - reassuring |
| 6/10 | Equivocal - repeat in 24h |
| ≤4/10 | Abnormal - consider delivery |
| Trimester | Weeks | Main Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6-9 | Confirm intrauterine pregnancy, viability, number, gestational age (CRL) |
| 1st | 11-14 | NT measurement, aneuploidy screening, fetal survey, nasal bone |
| 2nd | 18-22 | Anatomy scan (standard/level II), biometry, placental location, AFV |
| 2nd | 22-24 | Uterine artery Doppler (preeclampsia risk), cervical length |
| 3rd | 28-32 | Fetal growth, presentation |
| 3rd | 36+ | Presentation, placenta, AFV, BPP, Doppler if indicated |
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// SECTION 1 – PRINCIPLES
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 1", "Principles & Physics of Obstetric Ultrasound");
flashcard(
"What is the physical principle behind obstetric ultrasound?",
[
"Uses high-frequency sound waves (2–10 MHz)",
"Waves reflect differently from tissues with varying acoustic impedance",
"No ionising radiation – safe throughout pregnancy",
"Real-time B-mode imaging is standard",
"Doppler mode measures frequency shift from moving red cells"
],
"USG is the ONLY imaging modality that is safe at ALL gestational ages"
);
flashcard(
"What is the ALARA principle in obstetric ultrasound?",
[
{ key: "ALARA", value: "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" },
"Use minimum exposure to obtain diagnostic information",
"Doppler has HIGHER energy output than B-mode",
"Use Doppler judiciously in the first trimester",
"No proven teratogenic effects at standard diagnostic settings"
],
"Doppler in 1st trimester: use only when clinically indicated (higher thermal index)"
);
flashcard(
"What are the three main values delivered by the midtrimester anatomy scan?",
[
"1. Confirms/corrects gestational age by biometry",
"2. Detects structural fetal abnormalities before viability",
"3. Identifies maternal findings – fibroids, placenta previa/accreta"
],
"Anatomy scan detects ~60% of major structural anomalies (Gagnon et al.)"
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 2 – TYPES OF EXAMINATIONS
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 2", "Types of Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations");
flashcard(
"Name the main types of obstetric ultrasound and their CPT codes.",
[
{ key: "76801", value: "Standard 1st trimester (<14 wks) – single gestation" },
{ key: "76802", value: "Standard 1st trimester – each additional gestation" },
{ key: "76805", value: "Basic midtrimester anatomy scan (18–22 wks)" },
{ key: "76811", value: "Detailed Level II – known/suspected anomaly" },
{ key: "76816", value: "Follow-up / serial growth scans" },
{ key: "76815", value: "Limited – fetal position, heartbeat, fluid check" }
],
"76811 (Level II) is NOT for routine scans – needs a specific indication (anomaly risk, diabetes, teratogen)"
);
flashcard(
"What must every obstetric ultrasound report contain?",
[
"Patient identifying information & date",
"Indication for the procedure",
"Type of examination",
"Gestational age by established dates",
"Fetal number & chorionicity (if multifetal)",
"Fetal biometry with predicted gestational age",
"Principal findings – normal, abnormal, poorly visualised",
"Differential diagnosis for any abnormality",
"Recommendations for management or further scans"
],
null
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 3 – FIRST TRIMESTER
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 3", "First Trimester Ultrasound (6–13 Weeks)");
flashcard(
"What are the sequential sonographic milestones in the first trimester?",
[
{ key: "~4.5–5 wks", value: "Gestational sac (first structure visible)" },
{ key: "~5–6 wks", value: "Yolk sac" },
{ key: "~6 wks", value: "Fetal pole + cardiac activity" },
{ key: "6–13 wks", value: "Crown-rump length (CRL) – gold standard dating" }
],
"Cardiac activity visible from ~6 weeks (FHR 90–110 bpm at 6 wks → 150–180 at 8–10 wks)"
);
flashcard(
"What is the most accurate parameter for gestational age in the first trimester, and what is its error margin?",
[
{ key: "Parameter", value: "Crown-Rump Length (CRL)" },
{ key: "Error ≤10 wks", value: "± 5 days" },
{ key: "Error 10–13 wks", value: "± 7 days" },
"CRL is SUPERIOR to LMP in irregular cycles",
"Measured in strict mid-sagittal plane, maximum length of embryo",
"After 13 wks, CRL loses accuracy – use biometry (BPD, HC, AC, FL)"
],
"If CRL and LMP differ by >7 days before 10 wks, change EDD to CRL-based date"
);
flashcard(
"What structural assessments are possible at 11–14 weeks?",
[
"Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement",
"Nasal bone assessment",
"Cardiac 4-chamber view (feasible early)",
"Intracranial anatomy – posterior fossa, falx",
"Major malformation screen: anencephaly, omphalocele, megacystis",
"Chorionicity determination in multiple pregnancy (most accurate before 14 wks)"
],
"Chorionicity: T-sign = monochorionic; Lambda (twin-peak) sign = dichorionic"
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 4 – NUCHAL TRANSLUCENCY
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 4", "Nuchal Translucency (NT) Screening");
flashcard(
"Define Nuchal Translucency (NT). When is it measured?",
[
"Collection of fluid under the skin behind the fetal neck",
{ key: "Gestational window", value: "11–14 weeks" },
{ key: "CRL range", value: "45–84 mm" },
"Transabdominal approach successful in ~95% of cases",
"Median NT increases with CRL – must convert to MoM or delta NT before risk calculation",
"Reflects lymphatic fluid accumulation related to chromosomal/cardiac anomalies"
],
"NT ≥3.5 mm is significant even if below 95th centile – warrants karyotyping"
);
flashcard(
"List the 7 technical standards for NT measurement.",
[
"1. CRL must be 45–84 mm (success 98–100%)",
"2. Transabdominal OR transvaginal (TA preferred)",
"3. True mid-sagittal view – tip of nose visible, 3rd & 4th ventricle seen",
"4. Fetal head, neck & upper thorax occupy >50% of image",
"5. Clearly distinguish fetal skin from amniotic membrane",
"6. Calipers on INNER borders of nuchal space; crossbar must NOT protrude into space",
"7. Maximum measurement is recorded and used for risk calculation"
],
"Calipers on INNER borders – most common exam question about NT technique"
);
flashcard(
"What is the Down syndrome detection rate of NT alone vs combined first-trimester screening?",
[
{ key: "NT alone", value: "77–82% detection at 5–8.3% FPR" },
{ key: "NT + age", value: "77% at 5% FPR (cutoff >1:300)" },
{ key: "Combined test (NT + PAPP-A + free β-hCG)", value: "~88% detection at 5% FPR" },
{ key: "With nasal bone added", value: "~93% detection at 5% FPR" },
"Sample: >100,000 pregnancies; 326 trisomy 21 fetuses"
],
"Combined 1st trimester test = NT + PAPP-A + free β-hCG → 88% detection"
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 5 – NASAL BONE
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 5", "Nasal Bone – First Trimester Marker");
flashcard(
"What is the clinical significance of absent nasal bone in the first trimester?",
[
"Based on flat nasal bridge – classic feature of Down syndrome",
{ key: "Absent NB in trisomy 21", value: "73% of cases" },
{ key: "Absent NB in euploid fetuses", value: "only 0.5%" },
{ key: "Sensitivity (absent NB alone)", value: "65% for trisomy 21" },
{ key: "FPR", value: "0.8%" },
{ key: "PPV", value: "54% – 1 in 2 fetuses with absent NB had trisomy 21" },
{ key: "Likelihood ratio increase", value: "87-fold for trisomy 21" }
],
"Absent NB → 87× increase in trisomy 21 risk. Combined with NT + age → 93% detection"
);
flashcard(
"What factors affect nasal bone visibility / absence in euploid fetuses?",
[
"Increasing NT measurement (more absent NB with higher NT)",
"Ethnicity – African origin has higher rate of absent NB in euploids",
"Gestational age / CRL – affects ossification timing",
"Must be imaged in strict mid-sagittal plane at correct angle",
"Absent NB in 2nd trimester (14–25 wks) found in 1/3 of Down syndrome (radiographic studies)"
],
null
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 6 – ANATOMY SCAN
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 6", "Second Trimester Anatomy Scan (18–22 Weeks)");
flashcard(
"What are the HEAD & FACE elements assessed in the standard midtrimester anatomy scan?",
[
"Cranial bones (integrity, shape – lemon sign in spina bifida)",
"Falx cerebri",
"Cavum septi pellucidi (CSP) – absent → agenesis of CC or HPE",
"Thalami",
"Lateral ventricles (atrial width ≤10 mm is normal)",
"Cerebellum (banana sign in spina bifida; Chiari II)",
"Cisterna magna (obliterated in Chiari II)",
"Orbits",
"Facial profile & nasal bone",
"Upper lip (cleft lip screening)"
],
"Absent CSP → think agenesis of corpus callosum or holoprosencephaly"
);
flashcard(
"What are the THORAX elements in the midtrimester anatomy scan?",
[
"Four-chamber view of heart (detects most major CHD)",
"Cardiac axis (normal = 45° ± 20° to left) – dextrocardia if deviated right",
"Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) – aortic root",
"Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) – pulmonary artery",
"Lung parenchyma (echogenicity for CDH, CCAM)"
],
"4-chamber + LVOT + RVOT views together detect >80% of significant CHD"
);
flashcard(
"What are the ABDOMINAL elements in the midtrimester anatomy scan?",
[
"Stomach (fluid-filled gastric bubble; absent → esophageal atresia)",
"Intestines (echogenic bowel = soft marker for aneuploidy, CF, CMV)",
"Abdominal cord insertion (omphalocele: covered, cord at apex; gastroschisis: uncovered, to right of cord)",
"Kidneys bilaterally (renal pelvis AP <10 mm)",
"Bladder (distended = obstruction; absent = bilateral renal agenesis)",
"Umbilical arteries around bladder (normal = 2 arteries; single UA = trisomy 18 risk)"
],
"Omphalocele: liver-covered mass at cord base → high aneuploidy risk. Gastroschisis: bowel floating freely, to right of cord"
);
flashcard(
"What are the SPINE & EXTREMITY elements in the midtrimester scan?",
[
"Spine in BOTH longitudinal and transverse planes (spina bifida, sacral agenesis)",
"Upper long bones: humerus, radius/ulna – both sides",
"Lower long bones: femur, tibia/fibula – both sides",
"Hand and foot anatomy (clubfoot, polydactyly, rocker-bottom foot = trisomy 18)",
"Posture of hands and feet",
"Genitalia (gender determination)"
],
"Clubfoot (talipes) is a soft marker for trisomy 18 (especially with other anomalies)"
);
flashcard(
"What placenta, cord & amniotic fluid parameters are documented in the anatomy scan?",
[
{ header: "PLACENTA" },
"Location (previa if <2 cm from internal os on TVS)",
"Appearance: cysts, lucencies, accessory lobe",
"Cord insertion site into placenta (velamentous = risk of vasa previa)",
{ header: "AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUME" },
{ key: "AFI (4-quadrant sum)", value: "Normal 8–25 cm" },
{ key: "MVP (max vertical pocket)", value: "Normal 2–8 cm" },
{ key: "Oligohydramnios", value: "AFI <5 cm OR MVP <2 cm" },
{ key: "Polyhydramnios", value: "AFI >25 cm OR MVP >8 cm" }
],
"Placenta previa diagnosed if placental edge <2 cm from internal os on TVS at 32+ weeks"
);
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SECTION 7 – FETAL BIOMETRY
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 7", "Fetal Biometry & Growth Assessment");
flashcard(
"Name the four standard fetal biometric parameters and their measurement planes.",
[
{ key: "BPD (Biparietal Diameter)", value: "Transventricular axial plane; outer-to-inner" },
{ key: "HC (Head Circumference)", value: "Same plane as BPD; ellipse method" },
{ key: "AC (Abdominal Circumference)", value: "Transverse plane at level of portal vein sinus & stomach" },
{ key: "FL (Femur Length)", value: "Long axis of femur diaphysis; ossified shaft only" },
"EFW = derived from HC + AC + FL (Hadlock formula)",
"AC is most sensitive for IUGR (reflects fetal liver glycogen stores)"
],
"Most sensitive parameter for IUGR = AC (abdominal circumference)"
);
flashcard(
"What defines fetal growth restriction (FGR) on ultrasound?",
[
{ key: "Definition", value: "EFW or AC <10th percentile for gestational age" },
{ key: "Severe FGR", value: "EFW <3rd percentile" },
"Serial growth scans every 3–4 weeks in high-risk pregnancy",
"Most sensitive single marker: AC (reflects liver size / glycogen stores)",
"Asymmetric FGR (head sparing): head growth maintained; AC falls first",
"Symmetric FGR: all parameters equally reduced (early onset / chromosomal)"
],
"Asymmetric FGR = uteroplacental insufficiency (AC↓ first). Symmetric FGR = chromosomal or early-onset"
);
flashcard(
"Gestational age dating accuracy by trimester – what are the error margins?",
[
{ key: "1st trimester (CRL)", value: "±5–7 days (most accurate)" },
{ key: "2nd trimester (18–22 wks)", value: "±10–14 days" },
{ key: "3rd trimester (>28 wks)", value: "±21–28 days (least accurate)" },
"Never change EDD established by early ultrasound using later scans",
"EDD based on 1st trimester CRL supersedes LMP if they differ by >7 days (before 10 wks)"
],
"1st trimester CRL = most accurate dating (±5 days). 3rd trimester USG = ±3 weeks"
);
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// SECTION 8 – DOPPLER
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sectionDivider("SECTION 8", "Doppler Ultrasound in Pregnancy");
flashcard(
"What are the three key Doppler indices and their formulas?",
[
{ key: "S/D ratio", value: "Peak systolic velocity ÷ End-diastolic velocity" },
{ key: "Resistance Index (RI)", value: "(S − D) ÷ S" },
{ key: "Pulsatility Index (PI)", value: "(S − D) ÷ mean velocity (most comprehensive)" },
"All three decrease through normal pregnancy as placental resistance falls",
"PI is preferred in research; S/D ratio widely used clinically"
],
"PI is NOT affected by absent/reversed diastolic flow (unlike S/D ratio which → infinity)"
);
flashcard(
"Describe the progressive Doppler abnormalities in umbilical artery and their clinical significance.",
[
{ header: "Umbilical Artery Doppler – Progressive Worsening" },
{ key: "1. Elevated S/D ratio", value: "Increased placental resistance → early IUGR" },
{ key: "2. Absent End-Diastolic Flow (AEDF)", value: "Severe placental insufficiency; ~70% of chorionic villi obliterated" },
{ key: "3. Reversed End-Diastolic Flow (REDF)", value: "Critical – fetal pH likely acidotic; expedite delivery" },
"Normal: S/D falls progressively through pregnancy (diastolic flow increases)",
"Correlates strongly with IUGR and adverse neonatal outcomes"
],
"REDF = imminent fetal danger → consider immediate delivery regardless of gestational age"
);
flashcard(
"What is the clinical significance of Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Doppler?",
[
{ key: "Normal MCA", value: "LOW resistance (brain needs continuous high flow)" },
{ key: "Brain-sparing (IUGR)", value: "MCA PI falls (cerebrovascular vasodilation) as compensation" },
{ key: "MCA PSV >1.5 MoM", value: "Significant fetal anaemia (sensitivity ~88%)" },
"MCA PSV >1.5 MoM has replaced amniocentesis for monitoring rhesus disease",
"Cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) = MCA PI ÷ UA PI; CPR <1.0 = brain-sparing"
],
"MCA PSV >1.5 MoM → fetal anaemia. Seen in Rh isoimmunisation, parvovirus B19 infection"
);
flashcard(
"What is the significance of ductus venosus and uterine artery Doppler?",
[
{ header: "DUCTUS VENOSUS" },
"Reflects fetal cardiac preload / right heart function",
{ key: "Absent or reversed A-wave", value: "Imminent fetal cardiac decompensation" },
"Used in combination with BPP for preterm IUGR surveillance",
{ header: "UTERINE ARTERY" },
"Assessed at 20–24 weeks for preeclampsia / IUGR prediction",
{ key: "Persistent bilateral notching + elevated PI", value: "High risk for preeclampsia & placental insufficiency" }
],
"Reversed DV A-wave = worst Doppler sign → imminent fetal death, delivery indicated"
);
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// SECTION 9 – SOFT MARKERS
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 9", "Second Trimester Soft Markers of Aneuploidy");
flashcard(
"List the second trimester ultrasound soft markers and their aneuploidy associations.",
[
{ key: "Nuchal fold ≥6 mm (16–20 wks)", value: "Trisomy 21 (strongest marker)" },
{ key: "Echogenic bowel", value: "Trisomy 21, cystic fibrosis, CMV, IUGR" },
{ key: "Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF)", value: "Trisomy 21 (minor – isolated EIF in low-risk: reassure)" },
{ key: "Short femur / short humerus", value: "Trisomy 21" },
{ key: "Choroid plexus cysts (CPCs)", value: "Trisomy 18 (especially with other markers)" },
{ key: "Renal pyelectasis (>4 mm)", value: "Trisomy 21" },
{ key: "Single umbilical artery", value: "Trisomy 18, structural anomalies" },
{ key: "Absent / hypoplastic nasal bone", value: "Trisomy 21" }
],
"Nuchal fold ≥6 mm at 16–20 wks = STRONGEST 2nd trimester soft marker for T21"
);
flashcard(
"How do isolated soft markers change aneuploidy risk management?",
[
"Multiple soft markers: risk is multiplicative – offer invasive testing",
"Single isolated minor marker (EIF, mild pyelectasis) in low-risk patient: does NOT require amniocentesis",
"Nuchal fold ≥6 mm: significant even in isolation – offer genetic counselling",
"CPCs with trisomy 18 features: hands (clenched/overlapping fingers), rocker-bottom foot, cardiac defect",
"Integrated sequential screening uses soft markers + serum markers + NT for final risk"
],
"Isolated EIF in low-risk patient – reassure. Multiple markers – offer amniocentesis"
);
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// SECTION 10 – CERVICAL LENGTH
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 10", "Cervical Ultrasound");
flashcard(
"What is the role of cervical length ultrasound in predicting preterm birth?",
[
{ key: "Method", value: "Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) – gold standard" },
{ key: "Normal CL", value: "≥25 mm at 16–24 weeks" },
{ key: "Short cervix", value: "<25 mm – strongest predictor of spontaneous PTB" },
{ key: "Very short cervix", value: "<15 mm – very high risk" },
"Short CL + fFN (fetal fibronectin) positive = highest risk combination",
"Progesterone therapy indicated for short cervix in singleton pregnancy",
"Cerclage indicated in history of preterm birth + short cervix"
],
"CL <25 mm at 16–24 wks → offer vaginal progesterone (17-OHPC or micronised)"
);
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// SECTION 11 – THIRD TRIMESTER & BPP
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 11", "Third Trimester Ultrasound & BPP");
flashcard(
"What are the main indications for third trimester ultrasound?",
[
"Serial fetal growth monitoring (IUGR, macrosomia)",
"Fetal presentation (cephalic / breech / transverse) – ECV counselling before 36 wks",
"Placental localisation (re-assess previa at 32–36 wks)",
"Amniotic fluid assessment (post-dates, IUGR, PROM)",
"Biophysical profile (BPP) for fetal wellbeing",
"Doppler assessment in high-risk (IUGR, PET, Rh disease)",
"Evaluate for placenta accreta spectrum if previa present"
],
"Placenta previa found at 20 wks: 90% will migrate away from os by 36 wks (especially if posterior)"
);
flashcard(
"Describe the 5 components of the Biophysical Profile (BPP) and scoring.",
[
{ header: "Each parameter: 2 = present, 0 = absent (max 10/10)" },
{ key: "1. Fetal movement", value: "≥3 discrete body/limb movements in 30 min" },
{ key: "2. Fetal tone", value: "≥1 episode of extension + return to flexion (hand open/close counts)" },
{ key: "3. Fetal breathing", value: "≥1 episode of breathing ≥30 sec in 30 min" },
{ key: "4. Amniotic fluid", value: "MVP ≥2 cm in ≥1 pocket" },
{ key: "5. Non-stress test (NST)", value: "Reactive = ≥2 accelerations in 20 min" }
],
"BPP 8–10 = normal; 6 = equivocal (repeat in 24h); ≤4 = abnormal → consider delivery"
);
flashcard(
"Interpret BPP scores and their management.",
[
{ key: "10/10 or 8/10 (normal AFV)", value: "Reassuring – routine management" },
{ key: "8/10 (abnormal AFV)", value: "Deliver if ≥36 wks; consider early delivery" },
{ key: "6/10", value: "Equivocal – repeat in 24 hours; deliver if ≥36 wks or mature lungs" },
{ key: "4/10", value: "Strongly consider immediate delivery" },
{ key: "2/10 or 0/10", value: "Deliver immediately (acute fetal distress)" },
"Modified BPP = NST + AFI (widely used in US practice)",
"Acute markers: movement, tone, breathing (reflect CNS function at time of scan)",
"Chronic marker: AFI (reflects placental function over days)"
],
"BPP ≤4/10 = deliver immediately regardless of gestational age (if viable)"
);
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// SECTION 12 – ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 12", "Advanced Techniques");
flashcard(
"What are the uses and limitations of 3D/4D ultrasound in pregnancy?",
[
{ header: "3D ULTRASOUND" },
"Better surface anatomy: cleft lip/palate, skeletal dysplasias",
"More accurate volume measurements (e.g., nuchal volume)",
"Limitations: image quality limited by fetal position and AFV",
{ header: "4D ULTRASOUND (real-time 3D)" },
"Fetal behaviour and facial expressions",
"Cardiac morphology (spatiotemporal image correlation – STIC)",
"NOT superior to 2D for routine anomaly screening"
],
null
);
flashcard(
"What is vasa previa and how is it detected on ultrasound?",
[
{ key: "Definition", value: "Fetal vessels (umbilical or velamentous) overlying the internal cervical os" },
"Detected with: colour Doppler + transvaginal ultrasound",
{ key: "Risk", value: "Vessel rupture with membrane rupture → fetal exsanguination (mortality ~60% if undiagnosed)" },
"Associations: low-lying placenta, velamentous cord insertion, bilobed/succenturiate placenta",
"Management: elective CS at 35–37 weeks, hospitalisation from 32 wks"
],
"Vasa previa = fetal vessels over os → painless PV bleeding at ROM = fetal emergency"
);
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// SECTION 13 – SCANNING SCHEDULE
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 13", "Recommended Ultrasound Schedule in Pregnancy");
flashcard(
"What is the recommended ultrasound schedule throughout pregnancy?",
[
{ key: "6–9 wks", value: "Confirm IUP, viability, number, CRL dating, ectopic exclusion" },
{ key: "11–14 wks", value: "NT + nasal bone + aneuploidy screening + fetal survey" },
{ key: "18–22 wks", value: "Anatomy scan (CPT 76805) – biometry, anomalies, placenta, AFV" },
{ key: "22–24 wks", value: "Uterine artery Doppler (PET risk), cervical length (PTB risk)" },
{ key: "28–32 wks", value: "Fetal growth, presentation" },
{ key: "34–36 wks", value: "Presentation, placenta migration, AFV, BPP/Doppler if indicated" }
],
"In LOW RISK pregnancy: minimum 2 scans (dating at 11–14 wks + anatomy at 18–22 wks)"
);
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// SECTION 14 – HIGH-YIELD EXAM POINTS
// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
sectionDivider("SECTION 14", "High-Yield Exam Points");
flashcard(
"What are the HIGH-YIELD number-based facts for the final exam?",
[
{ key: "NT measurement window", value: "CRL 45–84 mm (11–14 weeks)" },
{ key: "NT clinical significance threshold", value: "≥3.5 mm warrants karyotyping" },
{ key: "Lateral ventricle width (normal)", value: "≤10 mm" },
{ key: "Cisterna magna (normal)", value: "2–10 mm" },
{ key: "Placenta previa threshold (TVS)", value: "Placental edge <2 cm from internal os" },
{ key: "Normal AFI", value: "8–25 cm; oligohydramnios <5 cm; polyhydramnios >25 cm" },
{ key: "Normal MVP", value: "2–8 cm" },
{ key: "Cervical length (short)", value: "<25 mm at 16–24 weeks" },
{ key: "MCA PSV threshold (anaemia)", value: ">1.5 MoM" },
{ key: "Nuchal fold ≥6 mm", value: "At 16–20 weeks (T21 soft marker)" }
],
null
);
flashcard(
"What are the key MNEMONICS and diagnostic clues to remember?",
[
{ key: "Lemon sign + Banana sign", value: "Spina bifida (neural tube defect)" },
{ key: "Double bubble", value: "Duodenal atresia (T21 association)" },
{ key: "Snowstorm appearance", value: "Hydatidiform mole" },
{ key: "T-sign (1st tri)", value: "Monochorionic twins" },
{ key: "Lambda/Twin-peak sign", value: "Dichorionic twins" },
{ key: "Brain-sparing", value: "MCA PI↓ + UA PI↑ = IUGR compensation" },
{ key: "AEDF/REDF", value: "Absent/Reversed end-diastolic flow → imminent fetal compromise" },
{ key: "Absent nasal bone", value: "87× risk for Down syndrome" }
],
"Lemon + Banana signs = Open spina bifida (Arnold-Chiari II malformation)"
);
flashcard(
"What Doppler findings indicate the most serious fetal compromise and what is the management?",
[
{ header: "MOST CRITICAL SIGNS (in order of severity)" },
{ key: "1. Elevated UA S/D ratio", value: "Watch + serial Doppler every 1–2 wks" },
{ key: "2. Absent end-diastolic flow (AEDF)", value: "Admit + steroids + daily Doppler; deliver at 34 wks" },
{ key: "3. Reversed end-diastolic flow (REDF)", value: "Deliver immediately if viable (>24 wks)" },
{ key: "4. Absent/reversed DV A-wave", value: "Imminent cardiac failure → deliver IMMEDIATELY" },
"MCA PSV >1.5 MoM → intrauterine transfusion (IUT) if <34 wks"
],
"REDF + reversed DV A-wave = DO NOT DELAY delivery (perinatal mortality very high)"
);
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USG Pregnancy Flashcards
Presentation · PPTX
| Section | Topic | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles & Physics | 3 |
| 2 | Types of Examinations | 2 |
| 3 | First Trimester | 3 |
| 4 | Nuchal Translucency | 3 |
| 5 | Nasal Bone | 2 |
| 6 | Anatomy Scan (Head, Thorax, Abdomen, Spine, Placenta) | 5 |
| 7 | Fetal Biometry & Growth | 3 |
| 8 | Doppler Ultrasound | 4 |
| 9 | Soft Markers of Aneuploidy | 2 |
| 10 | Cervical Length | 1 |
| 11 | Third Trimester & BPP | 3 |
| 12 | Advanced Techniques (3D/4D, Vasa Previa) | 2 |
| 13 | Scanning Schedule | 1 |
| 14 | High-Yield Exam Points & Mnemonics | 3 |