9/30/2008

Doppler, ultrasound scanning in full color

Sometimes, the Rh incompatibility, maternal hypertension or placental insufficiency pose a serious threat to the survival of the fetus. His life depends on blood flow is correct.

With the doppler easy to know whether it comes or not enough blood through the umbilical cord, as well as the speed of fetal blood. Where there are anomalies, we will have to bring forward the delivery or take appropriate steps to save the life of the pregnant woman and her son.

The Doppler is a complex technique based on the ultrasound. By applying a simple device on the mother's womb, is displayed on a screen blood flow in red and blue, or black and white. This is registered, with the help of ultrasound, in the form of pulsating waves which also emit a sound. It is a totally painless and harmless.

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