RT Book, Section A1 Adekola, Henry A1 Abramowicz, Jacques S. A2 Fleischer, Arthur C. A2 Abramowicz, Jacques S. A2 Gonçalves, Luis F. A2 Manning, Frank A. A2 Monteagudo, Ana A2 Timor, Ilan E. A2 Toy, Eugene C. SR Print(0) ID 1151032888 T1 Ultrasound evaluation in the modern labor delivery unit: an important diagnostic and management tool T2 Fleischer's Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Textbook and Teaching Cases, 8e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259641367 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1151032888 RD 2024/10/03 AB The last 3 decades have seen ultrasound evaluation become an integral part of obstetrics and gynecology. This diagnostic tool plays an essential role in the management of the pregnant woman during her entire pregnancy as well as on labor and delivery (L&D). However, while the ultrasound operative skill set continues to improve in most ultrasound units, the same cannot be said for most L&D floors. It is unfortunate that providers with greater ultrasound operating skills rarely participate in the care of patients outside the ultrasound unit, while the average “laborist” possesses limited sonography skills. In addition, it is the authors’ experience that the ultrasound machines used in most L&D units are usually old and often are rejected pieces from another service.