Step by Step Ultrasound in Obstetrics

Ultrasonography has become a very important diagnostic tool in obstetrics and is now used extensively to determine anatomic parameters, such as location of the placenta, fetal presentation and lie and biometric measurements of the fetus to date the gestation. It is also used to assess fetal growth and to diagnose congenital anomalies. In fact, the indications of ultrasound in obstetrics have become so numerous, information obtained so valuable that, ultrasonography equipment has moved from the radiology department to the labor room and obstetrician’s office.

Key Features :
New edition includes:

• Additional chapters on:
• Basics in ultrasonography
• Training, and syllabus for FOGSI-ICOG certificate courses in ultrasound medicine,
• A detail account of filling up form, PCPNDT Act
• Ergonomics in reducing injury risk in sonography described in detail.
• Well-illustrated with recent ultrasound images
• Nearly 50 tables and flowcharts incorporated in the book to act as a ready reckoner for the busy obstetrician.