Basic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:16.04.2024 09:01:12

Study Course Information
Course Code:		DUGK_022		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy		Target Audience:		Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Natālija Vedmedovska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, Miera Street 45, Rigas pašvaldības SIA Rīgas Dzemdību nams, dzgkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67293837
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Female anatomy and physiology, the basics of emergency medicine, the study course "Obstetrics and Gynecology", as well as the contents of Section A of the study program "Basics of Radiology".
Objective:
To train students practical and theoretical skills in USG visualization of normal variants of gynecological organs and visualization of the most frequent pathologies of these organs, as well as to evaluate early pregnancy and its most frequent complications.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Ultrasonogrāfijas fizikālie pamati. Ultrasonogrāfijas iekārtas aprīkojums, zondu veidi, iestatījumi, zondu dezinfekcija. Pacientu un ultrasonogrāfijas veicēju aizsargāšanas principi.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	clinical base
2	USG visualization of normal gynecological organs. Informing the patient about the indication for US examination. Premises and equipment. Preparation of the patient. Orientation during transabdominal and vaginal US examination. (Work with the ScanTrainer simulator, Riga Maternity Hospital).			Classes		1.00	clinical base
3	Visualization and interpretation of clinical cases and examples of more common gynecological pathologies. Ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine leiomyoma, ovarian mass, postpartum complications (work with ScanTrainer simulator, Riga Maternity Hospital).			Classes		1.00	clinical base
4	Basics of USG of the urinary and gastrointestinal system, clinical cases, visualization and interpretation of anomalies. Renal calculi, hydronephrosis, gall bladder polyps and calculous cholecystitis, liver tumours (work with ScanTrainer simulator, Riga Maternity Hospital)			Classes		1.00	clinical base
5	Normal ultrasonographical morphological finding during pregnancy, visualization and interpretation of clinical cases. Terminology and diagnostic tests in the first trimester of pregnancy. Signs of normal pregnancy performing TV US: gestational sac, yolk sac, embryo development (work with ScanTrainer simulator, Riga Maternity Hospital)			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Abnormal ultrasonographic morphological findings during pregnancy, clinical cases - visualization and interpretation (work with the ScanTrainer simulator (Rīgas Maternity Hospital).			Classes		1.00	clinical base
7	Evaluation of clinical scenarios and complications in obstetrics emergency using the ScanTrainer simulator (work with the ScanTrainer simulator Riga Maternity Hospital)			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	Summary and assessment of knowledge and practical skills acquired in previous lessons.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent learning of the methodological material of the basics in physical aspects of ultrasonography in the e-studija environment. Familiarize yourself with the patient's clinical data and history. Detailed visualization of the examined organ (simulation device) and case interpretation. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Completion of the study course will be evaluated according to OSKE standards: participation in USG visualization of clinical cases and evaluation of clinical cases.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of the study course, students acquire additional knowledge in ultrasonography of abdominal and gynecological organs, as well as in ultrasound visualization of the most frequent anomalies of these organs in obstetrical and gynaecological emergency, in order to determine more frequent causes of bleeding and pain.
Skills:		Practical skills working with ultrasound equipment and simulator. Application of different probes, modes and settings. Ultrasonographic normal anatomy of small pelvis and organs of abdominal cavity, as well as visualization of these organs in a case of anomaly.
Competencies:		Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in emergency obstetrics and gynecology, as well as be able to confirm the viability of pregnancy, determine the gestational age by ultrasound, localization of gestational sac and rule out multiple pregnancy.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Ihnatsenka B. and Boezaart AP. Ultrasound: Basic understanding and learning the language. Int J Shoulder Surg. 2010 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 55–62. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.76960.
2	Griksaitis MG, Scott MP and Finn GM Twelve tips for teaching with ultrasound in the undergraduate curriculum. Medical tiacher, 2014, 19-24.
3	Dzemdniecība. D. Rezebergas redakcijā. Nacionālais apgāds, 2016.
4	Ginekoloģija. I.Vībergas redakcijā. Nacionālais apgāds, 2006.
Additional Reading
1	Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach, Edited by Alfred Abuhamad: Paula and David Bloomer, 2014.
2	Gynecologic Ultrasound: A Problem-Based Approach. 1st Edition: Sounders, 2014.
Other Information Sources
1	estudijas.rsu.lv (izstradāts metodiskais materiāls tiks ievietots e-studijās portālā)
2	RSU bibliotēkas resursi
3	RSU bibliotēkas resursi