Title
Performance of Neurosonography in Neonates and Infants
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
March 1, 2020
Last Updated Month/Year
November 28, 2022
Document Type
Consensus
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
For the purpose of this practice parameter, infants are defined primarily as those in whom the anterior fontanelle remains open and this parameter is intended to provide the medical ultrasound community with recommendations for the performance and recording of highâquality ultrasound examinations.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Infant
Health Care Settings
Hospital
Intended Users
Medical techologist technician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D006849 - Hydrocephalus, D009358 - Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Keywords
neonatal, ultrasound, hydrocephalus, Ventriculomegaly
Source Citation
(2020), AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Neurosonography in Neonates and Infants. J Ultrasound Med, 39: E57-E61. doi:10.1002/jum.15264