Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography

Description

Cranial ultrasonography is the most important, accessible, patient friendly, and cheapestneuroimaging technique on the neonatal ward. It provides important information on brain maturation in the (preterm) neonate and enables the detection of frequently occurring brain anomalies. In this second edition of Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography, the focus is on the basics of the technique, from patient preparation through to screening strategies and the classification of abnormalities. Many new ultrasound images have been included to reflect the improvements in image quality since the first edition. Essential information is provided about both the procedure itself and the normal ultrasound anatomy. Standard technique is described and illustrated, but emphasis is also placed on the value of supplementary acoustic windows. The compact design of the book makes it an ideal and handy reference that will guide the novice but also provide useful information for the more experienced practitioner. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Cranial Ultrasonography: Advantages and Aims....Pages 3-6 Cranial Ultrasonography: Technical Aspects....Pages 7-14 Performing Cranial Ultrasound Examinations....Pages 15-33 Assessing Cranial Ultrasound Examinations....Pages 35-56 Timing of Ultrasound Examinations....Pages 57-73 Scoring Systems....Pages 75-89 Limitations of Cranial Ultrasonography and Recommendations for MRI....Pages 91-95 Maturational Changes of the Neonatal Brain....Pages 97-110 Summary....Pages 111-112 Front Matter....Pages 113-113 Coronal Planes....Pages 115-129 Sagittal Planes....Pages 131-139 Posterior Fontanel....Pages 141-145 Temporal Window....Pages 147-150 Mastoid Fontanel....Pages 151-155 Back Matter....Pages 157-160