Ch 2 U/S of Neonatal Brain Flashcards
When does the anterior fontanelle window close?
Begins around 9 months + is completely closed by 15 months
What is the main imaging window used for imaging the neonatal brain?
Anterior fontanelle
(others include posterior + mastoid fontanelle)
Which probe should we use?
-High frequency 7-10 MHz curved or sector probe m/c used
-High frequency 10-15 MHz linear probe for superficial structures can be used
What 3 structures are on our diagnostic checklist when scanning a neonatal brain?
-Ventricles (normal or dilated)
-Parenchyma (developing landmarks)
-Pulsation + extra axial spaces
When performing a neonatal brain exam, we want to know if the child is under/over ___ weeks?
32 weeks
How many images are there in the coronal protocol?
6-8
The right side of the brain is labelled on the ___ side of the image in the coronal protocol?
Left
Which fontanelle do we start imaging at with the coronal protocol?
Start at front of brain in anterior fontanelle, then slice through different locations moving more posterior
What coronal view is the most anterior image taken?
Coronal view 1
Which coronal view is taken through the frontal lobes at the level of the orbits + shows the interhemispheric fissure?
Coronal view 1
Which coronal view shows the frontal horns of the LVs + the CSP in between?
Coronal view 2
Which coronal view shows the frontal horns + is slightly more posterior?
Coronal view 3 (not always included in protocol)
Which coronal view is at the level of the foramen of monro, 3rd ventricle, CSP + sylvian fissures?
Coronal view 4
Which view do we measure the LVs?
Coronal view 4
Which coronal view shows the choroid plexus, sylvian fissures, tentorium, cerebellar hemispheres, cisterna magna + is posterior to 3rd ventricle?
Coronal view 5