Brain ultrasonography (neonatology)

Ultrasonographic examination of the brain is an important part of neonatal care, especially prematurely born and other at-risk newborns. It is performed without sedation, through the fontanels. It is primarily used to detect intracranial bleeding, hydrocephalus and periventricular leukomalacia.

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  An Ultrasound machine.
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  Large (frontal) and small (occipital) fontanelle.
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  Sphenoid and mastoid fontanelle.
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  Plains.
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  Chamber system 3D.
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  Chamber system.
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  Chamber system.
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  Lobes of the hindbrain.
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  Lobes of the hindbrain.
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  Basal ganglia.
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  Cerebellum
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Resources

Related articles

• Ultrasonography (2. LF UK) • Ultrasound • Ultrasound/Diagnostic applications of ultrasound

External links

• ČNeoS: Ultrasonografie CNS - obrázky