Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography: Guidelines Fo... -

: Evaluating hydrocephalus, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or an abnormal increase in head circumference.

: Routine screening for all infants born before 32 weeks. Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography: Guidelines fo...

: Color and pulsed Doppler should be used to assess intracranial blood flow, particularly in the anterior cerebral artery to evaluate resistive index (RI). Recommended Timing (Preterm Infants) : Evaluating hydrocephalus

: The primary window for capturing supratentorial structures. It remains useful for up to 12–14 months of age. intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

: Use a high-frequency 7.5–10 MHz curved array probe for routine scans. Higher frequencies (up to 18 MHz) or linear probes are recommended for superficial structures and preterm infants.