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What are the main objectives of a first trimester ultrasound examination?
What are the main objectives of a first trimester ultrasound examination?
To confirm an intrauterine gestation, assess viability and number of embryo(s), and accurately date a pregnancy.
Why is accurate performance of a first trimester ultrasound important?
Why is accurate performance of a first trimester ultrasound important?
It is important to confirm an intrauterine gestation, assess viability and number of embryo(s), and accurately date a pregnancy, which are critical for the course of pregnancy.
What is the purpose of the first trimester ultrasound examination?
What is the purpose of the first trimester ultrasound examination?
To assess pregnancy location and confirm an intrauterine gestation, assess viability and number of embryo(s), and accurately date a pregnancy.
What is the chronologic sequence of landmarks in the first trimester ultrasound?
What is the chronologic sequence of landmarks in the first trimester ultrasound?
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What are the indications for a first trimester ultrasound examination?
What are the indications for a first trimester ultrasound examination?
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