This is a highly illustrated, practical introduction to the practice of obstetric ultrasound which provides a step by step guide for those new to ultrasound as well as a source of reference for the more experienced ultrasonographer. It details the use of ultrasound in all aspects of pregnancy and its complications and in many commonly encountered gynaecological situations. Described by a reviewer of the second edition as "almost a DIY guide for all students, doctors, midwives and tutors who want to provide quality service to their clients".
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1. Physics and instrumentation 2. Preparing to scan 3. First trimester ultrasound 4. Problems of early pregnancy 5. Scanning the non-pregnant pelvis 6. Ultrasound and infertility 7. Routine second trimester screening - assessing gestational age 8. Routine second trimester screening - assessing fetal anatomy 9. The placenta and amniotic fluid 10. Craniospinal abnormalities 11. Other fetal abnormalities 12. Fetal growth 13. Discussing the findings 14. Invasive procedures 15. The physics of Doppler ultrasound and Doppler equipment 16. Evaluating the pregnancy using Doppler Index
