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What is the Outreach Program?
The ISUOG Outreach program provides intensive hands-on training in ultrasound, supported by essential theoretical knowledge, in underserved regions of the world.
Maternal mortality related to pregnancy is the leading cause of death in women of child-bearing age, and almost all maternal and perinatal deaths occur in the developing world. Introducing ultrasound technology to prenatal care can help identify pregnancies at risk of adverse outcomes and plan deliveries in hospital settings. Complications such as ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, multiple pregnancy, fetal malposition and abnormal fetal growth are known to increase morbidity and mortality and can all be simply diagnosied by ultrasound.
Watch Dr Alfred Abuhamad's web lecture:
Maternal Mortality; A global crisis - is there a role for ultrasound?
Each ISUOG Outreach training program is preceeded by a comprehensive needs assessment of participants, and is therefore targeted specifically to trainee needs. Trainees should leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and avoid the most common obstetric emergencies. Pre- and post- tests will monitor trainee progress and are used to plan future visits. Contact with trainers is also available between visits. Comprehensive educational materials are provided to reinforce the theoretical components of teaching and to cover ultrasound system use.
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Outreach Committee
Outreach at the World Congress
The history of ISUOG Outreach
Projects:
Somaliland
Ghana
Haiti
South Africa
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