D. Graham Md (associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of Obstetrical Ultrasound), S. Jacques Rn (senior clinical nurse), V. Degeorges Rn (senior clinical nurse)
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Ultrasound has become an important diagnostic tool for management of the obstetrical patient. It is most useful when a pregnancy has shown specific clinical indications, such as diagnosis of multiple pregnancy, assessment of bleeding during pregnancy, and assessment of fetal growth. Recently, ultrasound has been used extensively to diagnose structural anomalies of the fetus. Nurses need to be knowledgeable concerning ultrasound so they can explain the procedure to patients and help allay patients' fears and anxieties.