Ob/Gyn Sonography
What
is OB/GYN Sonography?
OG/GYN sonography
is a method of obtaining images of internal organs by sending high-frequency
sound waves into the body. The reflected sound waves are
returned as echoes. The echoes are then recorded and displayed
as a real-time visual image. OB (obstetric) sonography refers
to the use of ultrasound to visualize and determine the condition
of a pregnant woman and her fetus. GYN (gynecologic) sonography
refers to the use of ultrasound to visualize organs found within
the pelvis.
What
is an OB/GYN Sonogram?
An OB sonogram is
one of the more well-known uses of sonography: examining
the fetus of a pregnant woman. This examination has many
indications, such as: to evaluate the position of the fetus, diagnose
congenital abnormalities, and to determine if there are multiple
pregnancies, etc. This exam is special, because it allows
parents to have their first “glimpse” of their unborn child.
A GYN sonogram evaluates
organs found within the female pelvic region. An ultrasound
examination of a fetus is one of the more well-known uses of
sonography. Indicators for an OB sonogram may be to evaluate
the position of the fetus, diagnose congenital abnormalities,
and to determine if there are multiple gestations. A
GYN sonogram can help identify ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids,
as well as ovarian or uterine masses. The OB/GYN track is
taught in conjunction with the abdominal track at Montgomery College.
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The
International's Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG)
exists to encourage the effective exchange of research
information and to promote education on ultrasound within
the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
The
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
was founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its
members and the medical community in the science of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography.
American
Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
promotes quality care and patient safety through the certification
and continuing competency of ultrasound professionals.
The
mission of the Joint
Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
and its sponsoring organizations is to cooperate to establish,
maintain, and promote appropriate standards of quality for
educational programs in diagnostic medical sonography and to
provide recognition for educational programs that meet or exceed
the standards.
Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
is the largest programmatic/specialized accreditor in the health
sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation,
CAAHEP reviews and accredits more than 2000 educational programs
in twenty-one health science occupations across the United States
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