Fetal imaging Flashcards
1
Q
When is a level I or level II US generally performed?
A
18-22 wks
2
Q
What can a targeted level II US identify?
A
cleft lip, polydactyly, clubfoot, fetal sex, NTDs, abdominal wall defects, renal anomalies, possible cardiac/brain anomalies
3
Q
When is fetal echocardiogram used?
A
to make specific diagnosis of fetal cardiac anomalies detected onUS
4
Q
What can Doppler US see in terms of cardiac?
A
characterize blood flow through chambers of the heart, vessels entering and leaving heart
5
Q
What is fetal MRI useful for?
A
examining fetal brain (recognizing hypoxic damage)
measuring volumes
