Doppler interrogation of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) to obtain a peak systolic velocity (PSV) is performed to assess fetal anaemia by measuring the velocity of blood flow to the fetal brain. This is because the cerebral vessels respond quickly to the reduction of oxygen levels within the brain. MCA PSV measurement is used only […]
Sally Holloway
Cambridge University; Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The first commercial 3D ultrasound unit was introduced into clinical practice in 1989. Rapid advancements in ultrasound technology, including improvements in machines, software and transducers, have enabled the acquisition of faster and higher resolution 3D images. These advances have facilitated the storage, manipulation and analysis of 3D volumes, providing valuable assistance in accurate assessments and […]
Jayne Lander
University of Oxford
The aim of this article is to provide some guidance for radiographers undertaking antenatal MRI. It is worth emphasising that we are dealing with two patients: the fetus and the mother. For this article, the mother is referred to as ‘the patient’.
Barbara Nugent, Dr Christina Malamateniou
MRI Safety Matters, City, University of London