ISUOG BT Flex: Basic Training's Basics of Scanning

Overview

• Event: BT Flex, a 4-week Basic Training program
• Focus: Basics of Scanning for Ultrasound
• Format: Combines individual study with weekly webinars
• Date: October 31 - November 6, 2021
• Webinar Date: November 5, 2021
• Key Personnel: Dr. Suresh Seshadri, Dr. Gihad Chalouhi, Dr. Basma Darwish

Weekly Content

Monday

• Lecture 1: Physical principles of ultrasound including safety
• Lecture 2: Transducers, image production, knobology & scanning planes TA & TV
  • Includes practical instruction videos and demonstrations

Tuesday

• Lecture 3: The Principles of Doppler Ultrasound
  • Downloadable presentation
  • Practical demos on uterine artery Doppler
• Further Reading: Chapters 1-3 from "Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach"

Wednesday

• Lecture 4: Quality control processes for operators & programmes
• Lecture 5: Informed consent, image recording, and report writing
• Practical Video: How to prepare and counsel the patient

Thursday

• Lecture 6: Assessing normal pregnancy (4-10 weeks)
• Lecture 7: Assessing normal pregnancy (10-14 weeks)
  • Includes practical demos on obstetric ultrasound basics
  • Further reading from Chapter 4 of "Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology"

Friday

• Lecture 8: Cervical assessment
• Lecture 9: The 6-step approach
  • Practical demos on the 6-step approach and cervical assessment techniques
  • Further reading from Chapter 10 of "Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology"

Week 1 Assessment

• An assessment to test knowledge on the week's ultrasound training
• Encouraged to complete before the webinar

BT Flex Webinar

• Details on key speakers and program
• Held on November 5 at 12:00 pm GMT

Key Speakers

Dr. Gihad Chalouhi

• Specialist in fetal medicine and surgery
• Co-founder of SimECHOle
• Involved in simulation education and ISUOG guidelines

Dr. Suresh Seshadri

• Managing Director of Mediscan Systems, India
• Expertise in fetal medicine and fetal surgical services

Dr. Titia Cohen-Overbeek

• Experience in fetal medicine and teaching methods
• Worked on prenatal screening programs

Dr. Basma Darwish

• Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Head of Saudi's National Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program

Dr. Divya Singh

• Consultant Radiologist with interests in ObGyn ultrasonography
• Active in outreach and education through ISUOG

Additional Information

• Registration details for BT Flex 2022
• Contact details for ISUOG
• Various links to additional resources and guidelines provided by ISUOG

This notes document summarizes the essential details and lectures from the ISUOG BT Flex Basic Training's Basics of Scanning event, providing an organized overview for participants and students interested in ultrasound training.