Maternity Ultrasound in the Republic of Ireland 2016; A Review
dc.contributor.author | Hayes-Ryan, D | |
dc.contributor.author | McNamara, K | |
dc.contributor.author | Russell, N | |
dc.contributor.author | Kenny, L | |
dc.contributor.author | O’Donoghue, K | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-08-22T10:48:32Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-08-22T10:48:32Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-08 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10147/622508 | |
dc.description | Antenatal ultrasound, comprising of a dating ultrasound in the late first trimester followed by a fetal anomaly scan, is a recognised and necessary component of good antenatal care. We conducted a telephone survey of all 19 obstetric units to ascertain the status of maternity ultrasound provision in Ireland. Fetal anomaly ultrasound is offered universally to all women in 7/19 (37%) units, selectively to some women in 7/19 (37%) units and not offered at all in the remaining 5/19 (26%) units. Overall ≈ 41,700 (64%) women receive a fetal anomaly ultrasound nationally. Universal first trimester ultrasound, performed in a dedicated ultrasound department by a suitably qualified sonographer, is offered to 47% of women nationally. This study highlights the lack of development in Irish maternity ultrasound services over the last decade. Substantial investment by health care policy makers is urgently needed. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | Irish Medical Journal | en |
dc.subject | MATERNITY SERVICES | en |
dc.subject | ULTRASOUND | en |
dc.title | Maternity Ultrasound in the Republic of Ireland 2016; A Review | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
dc.identifier.journal | Irish Medical Journal | en |