Routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy: how evidence-based are the guidelines?
Green CL, Hadorn D, Bassett K, Kazanjian A
Record ID 31998008144
English
Authors' objectives:
To present a critical appraisal of evidence-based recommendations regarding routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy.
Authors' recommendations:
In summary, the research evidence presented by the groups reviewing routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy does not support a policy of routine scanning except as part of an organized program of prenatal screening for fetal abnormalities.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
1996
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Contact
Organisation Name:
British Columbia Office of Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
B. C. Office of Health Technology Assessment, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, S-184 Koerner Pavilion, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B. C., V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Copyright:
BCOHTA, 1996
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