American College of American College of Nurse MidwivesNurse Midwives

Represented by:Cydney Afriat Menihan,

CNM, MSN, RDMS

ACNM Guidelines: Limited 3ACNM Guidelines: Limited 3rdrd Trimester Trimester Ultrasound (1996)Ultrasound (1996)

Identification of Presenting PartPresence/Absence of Cardiac ActivityPlacental locationAmniotic Fluid VolumeAssessment of Fetal Well Being

Members’ Application of Members’ Application of Ultrasound (2010 ACNM Survey)Ultrasound (2010 ACNM Survey)

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

Guidelines Utilized for PracticeGuidelines Utilized for Practice

AWHONNACNMACOGAIUM

Professional Issues and Concerns:Professional Issues and Concerns:

Education and trainingCredentialing/certificationCompetency validationLiabilityCollaboration and consultationReimbursementWorking in AIUM accredited facilities

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