The Accuracy of 4D Ultrasonography in Determining Fetal Behavior

Nazeeha Waseem ,Bakhtawer ,Abid Ali ,Umair Waqas

doi:10.7176/jhmn/80-02

Abstract

Ultrasonography has been used for decades as a reliable diagnostic tool to detect fetal anomalies. Aside from technological improvements, image quality has become significantly better. The latest form of fetal ultrasonography is four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound that provides real-time imaging capabilities with impressive image quality. As 4D ultrasonography is becoming widely used in the perinatal screening of fetal anomalies and detection of fetal behavior, the debate of this device’s accuracy is still ongoing.One key factor that determines the accuracy of 4D ultrasonography in assessing fetal behavior is the experience of the user in fields of fetal anomalies and the associated behavioral characteristics. This paper will tackle the topic of 4D ultrasound accuracy in detecting fetal behavior and screening for underlying pathologies. Keywords: fetal behavior, fetal anomaly, 4D ultrasonography DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/80-02 Publication date: September 30 th 2020

Highlights

As the technology of ultrasound advanced, the new machines provide high-quality images with exceptional accuracy, which allowed physicians to detect fetal abnormalities early on in the course of the pregnancy
When the ultrasound machine was first introduced, healthcare professionals were skeptical about the effects of the sound waves on fetal development and organogenesis; and after several decades of research and clinical application, ultrasound machines seem to be completely safe. (4)
We will comprehensively cover the technology of 4D ultrasonography, its role in detecting fetal behavior, and the accuracy of the collected findings

Summary

Introduction

As the technology of ultrasound advanced, the new machines provide high-quality images with exceptional accuracy, which allowed physicians to detect fetal abnormalities early on in the course of the pregnancy. Fetal behavior during early weeks Fetal movements are generally felt by pregnant women as a sign of development in size and strength.

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