| Ultrasound screening for fetal abnormality in Ireland: a national survey. | |
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PMID: 17619094 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Since 1997, the RCOG have recommended that ultrasound screening for fetal abnormality in pregnancy should be offered to all women. AIM: This study describes the practices and service provision of ultrasound screening for fetal abnormality in Ireland. METHODS: A national survey of all maternity units providing an obstetric ultrasound service (n = 21) was undertaken. RESULTS: All units responded to the survey. First trimester ultrasound for dating was performed routinely in 57% of units. Second trimester ultrasound screening for fetal anomaly was available either routinely or selectively in all units. Wide variations in the management of a pregnancy after an adverse diagnosis were observed. CONCLUSION: This survey indicates a wide variation in the use of ultrasound to screen for fetal abnormality. Recommendations are made to improve the service through the use of a standard protocol to examine fetal structures. A national debate on screening for fetal abnormality is required urgently. |
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Authors:
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J Lalor; D Devane; P McParland |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2007-07-06 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish journal of medical science Volume: 176 ISSN: 1863-4362 ISO Abbreviation: Ir J Med Sci Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-24 Completed Date: 2008-01-18 Revised Date: 2009-05-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806864 Medline TA: Ir J Med Sci Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. j.lalor@tcd.ie |
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Adult Female Fetal Diseases / ultrasonography* Health Care Surveys Humans Ireland Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Pregnancy Trimester, Second Pregnancy Trimester, Third Ultrasonography, Prenatal / utilization* |
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