Audit and re-audit of vasa previa - a private radiology practice perspective.

Congress:

2021 ASM

Poster Number:

R-0310

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Obstetrics (Pregnancy / birth / postnatal period), Ultrasound, Audit and standards, Education and training, Obstetrics

Authors:

S. Tiwari, P. K. Ramaiah, F. Younis, R. Shanmugam, K. Sharma; Mount Druitt, NSW/AU

DOI:

10.26044/ranzcr2021/R-0310

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ranzcr2021/R-0310

Imaging findings OR Procedure details

Compliance/Performance rate of colour box assessment over the internal os by sonographers in mid-trimester ultrasound was assessed.

In our initial audit the compliance rate was 50% which was improved to 88% in the -re-audit.

	AUDIT (MARCH 2020)	RE-AUDIT (MARCH 2021)
COMPLIANCE RATE	50%	85%

Recommendations/Action Plan:

Presentation of audit and re-audit findings and discussion regarding vasa previa has been performed in our department.

To continue to improve our efficacy in assessment of vasa previa by regular discussion with sonographers and performing further re-audits.

Fig 1: A transabdominal image showing anteriorly located succenturiate lobe of the...

Fig 2: A transvaginal image showing vasa previa. Quantum Radiology, Mount Druitt, NSW,...

Fig 3: A transvaginal image showing vasa previa Quantum Radiology, Mount Druitt,...