Obstetric Ultrasound:How Why and When 3/e

Highly illustrated and practical, this introduction to obstetric
ultrasound provides a step-by-step guide for those new to ultrasound
as well as a source of reference for the more experienced
ultrasonographer. The content details the use of ultrasound in all
aspects of pregnancy, as well as many other commonly encountered
gynecological situations.




Physics and instrumentation.
Preparing to scan.
First trimester ultrasound.
Problems of early pregnancy.
Scanning the non-pregnant pelvis.
Ultrasound and infertility.
Routine second trimester screening - assessing gestational age.
Routine second trimester screening - assessing fetal anatomy.
The placenta and amniotic fluid.
Craniospinal abnormalities.
Other fetal abnormalities.
Fetal growth.
Discussing the findings.
Invasive procedures.
The physics of Doppler ultrasound and Doppler equipment.
Evaluating the pregnancy using Doppler.
Index