Advanced Ultrasound Techniques for Neuroimaging in Pediatric Critical Care: A Review

• Main Authors: Colbey W. Freeman (Author), Misun Hwang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 10.3390/children9020170; 2227-9067
• Keywords: contrast-enhanced ultrasound; microvascular imaging; elastography; Pediatrics; RJ1-570
• Source: Children, Vol 9, Iss 2, p 170 (2022)

Because of its portability, safety profile, and accessibility, ultrasound has been integral in pediatric neuroimaging. While conventional B-mode and Doppler ultrasound provide anatomic and limited flow information, new and developing advanced ultrasound techniques are facilitating real-time visualization of brain perfusion, microvascular flow, and changes in tissue stiffness in the brain. These techniques, which include contrast-enhanced ultrasound, microvascular imaging, and elastography, are providing new insights into and new methods of evaluating pathologies affecting children requiring critical care, including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke, and hydrocephalus. This review introduces advanced neurosonography techniques and their clinical applications in pediatric neurocritical care.