Course Information

With reference to examination of the fetal head, obstetric ultrasound practitioners should be: 

• aware of the key anatomical landmarks of the two transverse planes;                                                                                                              
• aware of the correct placement of calipers to measure the required structures, in particular where to measure the ventricular atrium accurately and in accordance with internationally recommended best practice;
• able to recognise and differentiate the columns of the fornices from the cavum septum pellucidum to reduce the likelihood of missing major brain abnormalities, including agenesis of the corpus callosum;
• Routinely using sagittal and coronal planes for referral scans after a suspicion of a fetal brain abnormality has been raised, which includes confidently identifying the corpus callosum;
• Skilled at performing transvaginal examinations of the fetal head and brain in circumstances where fetal position or maternal body habitus prevent clear transabdominal views when performing referral scans.

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This educational talk was created on 15th December 2020. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.

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