Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Neonatal Spine Training Video is designed to provide an overview of neonatal spine anatomy, indications for performing spinal sonography, normal ultrasound characteristics and diagnostic criteria for evaluation of spinal abnormalities.
Topics
Spine Anatomy/Normal Variants
Scan Protocols/Techniques
Indications for Performing Spine Sonography
Normal Spine Ultrasound Characteristics
Evaluation of Spinal Dysraphism, Tethered Cord, Disorder of Caudal Mass and Congenital Anomalies
Objectives
List indications and applications for performing spinal ultrasonography.
Identify spine anatomy, including normal variants.
State examination techniques and protocols for ultrasound evaluation of the pediatric spine.
Recognize ultrasound characteristics and diagnostic criteria associated with the ultrasound evaluation of spinal dysraphism, tethered cord, disorder of caudal mass and congenital anomalies.
