Implementation of continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to detect the high-risk foetus in the low-risk mother: lessons from South Africa

Implementation of continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to detect the high-risk foetus in the low-risk mother: lessons from South Africa

Abstract Introduction Detecting the risk of stillbirth during pregnancy remains a challenge. Continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound (CWDU) can be used to screen for placental insufficiency, which is a major cause of stillbirths in low-risk pregnant women. This paper describes the adaptation and implemen...

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Main Authors: Tsakane M.A.G. Hlongwane, Robert C. Pattinson, Anne-Marie Bergh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Continuous-wave Doppler
Antenatal care
Placental insufficiency
Stillbirths
Stages of change
Implementation of screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05721-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05721-3

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