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American College of Nurse Midwives. Represented by: Cydney Afriat Menihan, CNM, MSN, RDMS. Identification of Presenting Part Presence/Absence of Cardiac Activity Placental location Amniotic Fluid Volume Assessment of Fetal Well Being.
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American College of Nurse Midwives Represented by: Cydney Afriat Menihan, CNM, MSN, RDMS
Identification of Presenting Part • Presence/Absence of Cardiac Activity • Placental location • Amniotic Fluid Volume • Assessment of Fetal Well Being ACNM Guidelines: Limited 3rd Trimester Ultrasound (1996)
Memberships’ interest in expanding guidelines to include: • Estimated fetal age and weight in all trimesters • Assessment of fetal growth • Doppler flow • Cervical assessment • GYN (limited) and reproductive technologies Members’ Application of Ultrasound (2010 ACNM Survey)
AWHONN • ACNM • ACOG • AIUM Guidelines Utilized for Practice
Education and training • Credentialing/certification • Competency validation • Liability • Collaboration and consultation • Reimbursement • Working in AIUM accredited facilities Professional Issues and Concerns: