COVID-19 Updates

  • 1.  "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-16-2020 21:49

    We're here in Hawaii trying to decide what would be considered "unessential" as we triage 
    pregnant women coming in for prenatal ultrasound.  I would be curious as to what everyone is doing on the Mainland for "social distancing."

    I think most of us would agree to do NT scans and fetal anatomy scans (maybe)?
    But what about follow up scans for "suboptimal imaging"?
    Serial transvaginal cervical length screening? 
    Serial growth scans?
    Follow-up pyelectasis?
    Follow-up fetal anomaly?
    Etc.  

    Please share any triage plans that your unit is using for OB ultrasound patients. 

    Thank you!

     



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    Men Jean Lee
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  • 2.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-17-2020 06:44
    We are following our institutional  Policy for Covid19 screening at check in and limited to patient plus one. 

    We are continuing to see patients for antenatal testing, referrals for suspected anomalies, serial cervical lengths and gyn Onc referrals for adnexal masses and suspected ectopic. We are spacing out serial growth ultrasounds.
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    Angela Silber, MD, MBA

    Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Ascension St. Vincent
    Corporate Medical Director - Mednax of Indiana

    (317) 452-9606

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  • 3.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-19-2020 21:36
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    Hi all,
    We published this based on our guidelines, 

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589933320300367?fbclid=IwAR3nzq2Nzty2rI0vZ0tYMYAq-v_0jynZOeGrRJBbrDclrXo8exuqMipNeAc


    Additionally I'm attaching our updated document

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    Rupsa Boelig
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  • 4.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-17-2020 13:13
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    We have adjusted many things in our unit, I'm attaching a file with the most recent updates

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    Rupsa Boelig
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  • 5.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-18-2020 21:42
    This document is exceptionally helpful! Thank you for sharing.

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    Stephanie Cooper
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  • 6.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-18-2020 22:52
    This is an exceptional document.
    Thank you for sharing

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    David Mclean
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  • 7.  RE: "Non-essential" ultrasounds

    Posted 03-21-2020 22:38
    Thanks for posting and sharing.  Has anyone modified their image capture process for anatomic scans?  Our current standard is mostly still images of each item on the AIUM Level 2 or OB complete.  I believe Dr Benacerraf proposed clip stores at one time, which could greatly shorten the exam, and reduce sonographer to patient contact time.

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    Thomas Mc Nanley
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