Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
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<strong>Ultrasound</strong> – Dat<strong>in</strong>g Error<br />
• Patient was 20 weeks pregnant by dates<br />
• Scan EGA = 17 week size. Dates not<br />
adjusted.<br />
• Repeat C/S done at 39 weeks (36 weeks)<br />
• Good APGAR’s. 6 ½ lbs <strong>in</strong>fant to term<br />
nursery.<br />
• Mother anxious for discharge.<br />
• Both discharged on Day # 2.<br />
Case courtesy of Steven Warsof, M.D.
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