Fetal Studies - Siemens ACUSON Cypress Operator's Manual

Fetal Studies

Fetal studies are performed to obtain images of the fetus that can be used to:
Detect structural abnormalities.
Image and measure anatomic and physiologic parameters of the fetus.
Determine blood flow patterns and velocities.
Fetal Studies Table
TABLE 52.
Target Approach
Fetus Maternal Abdomen
United States National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on
Using Ultrasound Imaging in Pregnancy
CAUTION It is important to read the following statement from "Diagnostic
Ultrasound Imaging in Pregnancy," National Institutes of Health
Conference Consensus Statement, Volume 5, Number 1.
In a February 1984 Health Consensus Development Conference on
the use of diagnostic ultrasound in pregnancy, the National Institutes
of Health developed a consensus statement recommending:
"Ultrasound examination in pregnancy should be performed for a spe-
cific medical indication. The data on clinical efficacy and safety do not
allow a recommendation for routine screening at this time.
Ultrasound examinations performed solely to satisfy the family's desire
to know the fetal sex, to view the fetus, or to obtain a picture of the
fetus should be discouraged. In addition, visualization of the fetus
solely for educational or commercial demonstrations without medical
benefit should not be performed."
ACUSON Cypress™ Operator's Manual
Patients
Pregnant women and fetuses
Intended Use
10-7