K Rangasamy
Department of paediatrics, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Salem, IndiaPublications
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Research
A Prospective Study on the Importance of Colour Doppler Neuro Sonography in Assessing the Short -Term Prognosis among Full-Term Neonates with Perinatal Asphyxia
Author(s): KV Pugalendhi Raja*, K Rangasamy, Prathiba, Arpitha and Nivetha
Aim & objective: The aim of the study was to determine the role of blood flow parameters evaluated by color Doppler ultrasonography in neonates with birth asphyxia and correlate it with the short term prognostic outcome mortality. Methods: Color Doppler ultrasound was performed at the bedside within the first 24 hours after birth. Measurements were done with a 2–5 MHz convex or phased array transducer of computed sonography system. The transducer will be positioned on the anterior fontanelle to perceive hemodynamic parameters of bilateral middle cerebral arteries, and anterior cerebral artery including peak Systolic Flow Velocity (PSFV), End-Diastolic Flow Velocity (EDFV), Time-averaged Mean Flow Velocity (TMFV), Pulsatility Index (PI) and Resistive Index (RI). All the indices were measured over three complete cardiac cycles. Results: In our study most of the mothers belonge.. Read More»