Title

Performance of Neurosonography in Neonates and Infants

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

March 1, 2020

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 high‐quality 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