AIUM Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound 2025 (Videos + Slides)

Description

Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Led by POCUS-certified experts and renowned international faculty, this course is designed to advance maternal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetric care.

Course Overview
Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is an intensive half-day course that offers expert-led lectures and live demonstrations. Focused on the practical applications of ultrasound in maternity care, this course covers advanced assessment techniques for evaluating cardiac function, lung pathology, the inferior vena cava (IVC), and lower extremities during pregnancy. Critical maternal scenarios such as hypertensive emergencies and cardiac arrest will also be addressed. Participants will also gain insights into the pathways for integrating POCUS training and credentialing in obstetric practice. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to effectively integrate POCUS into their clinical practice, enhancing maternal care at the bedside.

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in or interested in maternal critical care, including:

OB/GYN Physicians

Obstetric Anesthesiologists

Critical Care/Intensivists

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Residents and Fellows

Sonographers

Nurse Practitioners

Physician Associates

Other healthcare professionals involved in maternal care

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the role and utility of POCUS in obstetric care, covering cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal applications.

Interpret key ultrasound findings relevant to maternal emergencies, including hypertensive disorders, cardiac arrest, and respiratory distress.

Identify educational pathways and best practices for integrating POCUS training and credentialing into obstetric practice.

Course Agenda (All times are in Eastern Time)

8:00 AM – 8:10 AMIntroduction of Faculty, Course Overview and ObjectivesPresenters: Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
8:10 AM – 8:30 AMWhy POCUS in Obstetrics? It’s About TimePresenter: Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA
8:30 AM – 8:50 AMBasic Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in PregnancyPresenter: Hatem Soliman, MD
8:50 AM – 9:10 AMLung Ultrasound: What Every Obstetrician Needs to KnowPresenter: Luna Gargani, MD, PhD
9:10 AM – 9:30 AMAssessment of IVC in PregnancyPresenter: Adrian Wong, MD
9:30 AM – 9:50 AMAbdominal and Lower Extremities DopplerPresenter: Megha Gupta, MD, MS
9:50 AM – 10:15 AMLive Q&A with FacultyPresenters: Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA, Hatem Soliman, MD, Luna Gargani, MD, PhD, Adrian Wong, MD, Megha Gupta, MD, MS
10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak
10:30 AM – 10:50 AMObstetrics POCUS in the Emergency DepartmentPresenter: Hamid Shokoohi, MD
10:50 AM – 11:10 AMThe Role of POCUS in Maternal Cardiac ArrestPresenter: Marie-Louise Meng, MD
11:10 AM – 11:30 AMHow I Use POCUS for Hypertensive Disorders in PregnancyPresenter: Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD
11:30 AM – 11:50 AMEducation in POCUS and Credentialing PathwayPresenter: Nilam Soni, MD, MS
11:50 AM – 12:15 PMLive Q&A with FacultyPresenters: Hamid Shokoohi, MD, Marie-Louise Meng, MD, Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD, Nilam Soni, MD, MS
12:15 PM – 12:50 PMLive DemonstrationPresenters: Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
12:50 PM – 1:00 PMWrap-up
1:00 PMAdjourn