EP 3: Obstetric Ultrasounds & Bad News

Scanning obstetrics isn't all cute profile pictures and gender reveals. There is a very difficult side to this field of ultrasound, one that we dread but also one that is inevitable.
SonoContent: We will be touching on how we approach obstetrics scans, how to try and reduce pre-scan anxiety, what to do once bad news is delivered, how we deliver this type of news and all of the grey areas in between. Remember: Be Human. Connect. Communicate.

[@anisharocks7776]

This was such a helpful video..I am currently a trainee sonograoher and trying learn ways to communicate with patients in different scenarios..❤

[@256shadesofgrey6]

Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. It is an interesting space to navigate and we are strong believers in bringing the human-ness to a system that is at times lacking. All the best with your studies and may you forever be in awe of the human body & the amazing people you will come into contact with. With love, Petrina

[@dawnbrosowsky523]

These videos are super. I teach OB/GYN ultrasound here in Texas and my students always ask how to handle the not so good news. I've shared your video with my class for a discussion board next week. I'm anxious to read their responses. Coincidentally, I have a student that is crazy-fond of pandas so I'm certain he'll think that I picked this video just for him. Thank you and keep posting tips and tricks for the world!!!

[@DaRyteJuan]

You ladies are both so nice. My former female doctor was heartless and cruel. I think she has NPD and may even be a sociopath. No empathy whatsoever. I got taken in by her charm though. She really had me fooled. That’s when the turnabout became so much worse. I was like, “Wow.”

[@bloycey]

Brilliant work. Those pandas came right when they were needed!

[@256shadesofgrey6]

Thanks Andrew! Pandas always make things better!

[@imafoxylady21]

Hi there! I can hear an awesome accent. I was wondering in ur field in ur country are u allowed to discuss what the US determines?

[@256shadesofgrey6]

Hi Nicky! Thanks for watching! That is a very grey area...very dependant on the type of scan, how clear cut the results are etc. In my personal experience, during an obstetric scan, if there has been a fetal demise, all criteria has been met, I let the patient know in the most caring and easily understood way. I believe that if I can reduce the amount of ambiguity, confusion & stress in a situation then I do so. But yet again, it is variable! Cheers, Petrina :)