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Study Course Description

Basic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
DUGK_022
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Contacts

Riga, Miera Street 45, Rigas pašvaldības SIA Rīgas Dzemdību nams, dzgk@rsu.lv, +371 67293837

About Study Course

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.

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".

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.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

1.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.

Competences

1.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.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Completion of the study course will be evaluated according to OSKE standards: participation in USG visualization of clinical cases and evaluation of clinical cases.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Ultrasonogrāfijas fizikālie pamati. Ultrasonogrāfijas iekārtas aprīkojums, zondu veidi, iestatījumi, zondu dezinfekcija. Pacientu un ultrasonogrāfijas veicēju aizsargāšanas principi.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

Ultrasonogrāfijas fizikālie pamati. Ultrasonogrāfijas iekārtas aprīkojums, zondu veidi, iestatījumi, zondu dezinfekcija. Pacientu un ultrasonogrāfijas veicēju aizsargāšanas principi.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

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).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

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).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

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)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

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)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

Abnormal ultrasonographic morphological findings during pregnancy, clinical cases - visualization and interpretation (work with the ScanTrainer simulator (Rīgas Maternity Hospital).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Evaluation of clinical scenarios and complications in obstetrics emergency using the ScanTrainer simulator (work with the ScanTrainer simulator Riga Maternity Hospital)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

Evaluation of clinical scenarios and complications in obstetrics emergency using the ScanTrainer simulator (work with the ScanTrainer simulator Riga Maternity Hospital)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

Summary and assessment of knowledge and practical skills acquired in previous lessons.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

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