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Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography: Guidelines Fo... Apr 2026

: A final scan between 36 weeks and term-equivalent age to assess brain development and permanent residuals of injury. Reporting Standards

: Investigating suspected brain infections or congenital malformations. Scanning Guidelines & Protocol

: At 4–6 weeks of age to monitor for late-onset white matter injury (WMI). Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography: Guidelines fo...

: Essential for detailed views of the posterior fossa, including the cerebellum and fourth ventricle.

Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography (cUS) is the primary bedside tool for evaluating the brain in newborns, favored for its portability, lack of ionizing radiation, and ability to perform serial monitoring. : A final scan between 36 weeks and

Guidelines from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and BMUS recommend cUS for:

Reports should be issued as a permanent hardcopy or digital record. Key metrics to include: : Essential for detailed views of the posterior

: Routine screening for all infants born before 32 weeks.