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Implementing a protocol-based ultrasound examination significantly reduced obstetric ultrasound duration and improved image accuracy. This enhanced efficiency and documentation in maternal and fetal imaging.

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  • Medical Imaging
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Standard obstetric ultrasound requires specific maternal and fetal images.
  • Current practices may lead to variations in examination duration and documentation accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a protocol-based ultrasound examination on efficiency and accuracy.
  • Evaluate changes in ultrasound examination duration, image completion, and documentation.

Main Methods:

  • A case-cohort study compared 100 obstetric ultrasound examinations before and after protocol implementation.
  • Mixed effects models analyzed examination duration, missing images, and documentation accuracy, accounting for sonographer variability.

Main Results:

  • Average examination duration decreased by 7.62 minutes.
  • The number of missing images per examination reduced by 5.81.
  • Proper documentation of missing images increased by 40.24%.

Conclusions:

  • A software protocol significantly enhances the efficiency of obstetric ultrasound examinations.
  • Protocol implementation improves the accuracy of image acquisition and documentation in obstetric ultrasound.