High Risk Pregnancy 2 – Maternal Illness

Overview: This course is designed as per protocol standardized by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and Sonography Canada. Delve into the complexities of high-risk pregnancies with the second part of our comprehensive course on high risk pregnancy, focused on maternal illnesses. This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in prenatal care and ultrasound diagnostics, providing in-depth knowledge on various maternal illnesses that can result in high-risk pregnancies. Learn about the complications, ultrasound findings, and management strategies for conditions such as diabetes, hemolytic disease of the newborn, maternal hypertension, and more. Enhance your ability to identify, assess, and manage these conditions effectively to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the different types of diabetes in pregnancy and their associated maternal and fetal complications.
• Identify the ultrasound appearances in diabetic gestation, including large placenta, diabetic halo, and increased abdominal circumference.
• Recognize the causes, conditions, and characterizations of haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) during first and subsequent pregnancies.
• Learn about maternal hypertension, including pregnancy-induced hypertension and HELLP syndrome, and their associated fetal complications.
• Gain insights into TORCH infections, their diagnosis, and the role of sonography in their management.
• Understand the impact of thrombophilias, systemic lupus erythematosus, uterine fibroids, and hydrops fetalis on pregnancy.
• Develop skills to detect, assess, and manage these maternal illnesses using ultrasound.

Instructor: Led by experienced instructor with specialized expertise in maternal-fetal medicine and prenatal ultrasound, this course offers unparalleled guidance and mentorship to learners at every stage of their professional development.

Dr. Mohammad Akhter Hossain
MBBS (DU), RDMS (AB, OBGYN), RVT (VT)
Advance Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (The Michener Institute, Canada)
Certified Clinical Instructor (Canada)
Founder CEO, Program Director & Chief Clinical Instructor
Shristy Institute for Health Sciences & Technology

Key Topics Covered:

• Diabetes in Pregnancy: Types (gestational, type I, and type II), complications, and ultrasound findings (large placenta, diabetic halo, increased abdominal circumference).
• Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN): Causes, detection, sonographic assessment, treatment, and prevention.
• Maternal Hypertension: Including pregnancy-induced hypertension and HELLP syndrome, and associated fetal complications.
• TORCH Infections: Description, diagnosis, and the role of sonography in management.
• Thrombophilias: Impact on pregnancy and management strategies.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Effects on pregnancy and fetal outcomes.
• Uterine Fibroids: Impact on pregnancy and management.
• Hydrops Fetalis: Pathophysiology, including immune and non-immune causes.

Methodology: Our course combines high-quality video lessons, detailed course notes, interactive self-assessment quizzes, and real-world case studies to create an engaging and immersive learning experience. Expert instructor provides detailed explanations and practical insights to reinforce key concepts and facilitate skill development in managing high-risk pregnancies due to maternal illnesses.

Benefits:

• Enhance your ability to diagnose and manage high-risk pregnancies associated with maternal illnesses using ultrasound.
• Improve your understanding of the clinical implications and complications of various maternal conditions.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies.
• Access to a comprehensive library of resources, including video lessons, course notes, self-assessment quizzes, and case studies.

Duration and Format: This self-paced online course consists of modular lessons that can be completed at your convenience. Estimated duration: 2.5 hours. Accessible via our user-friendly e-learning platform, you can learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.