Routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy: how evidence-based are the guidelines?
Green CL, Hadorn D, Bassett K, Kazanjian A
Record Status
This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. The agency responsible for the publication has subsequently been disbanded. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database.
Citation
Green CL, Hadorn D, Bassett K, Kazanjian A. Routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy: how evidence-based are the guidelines? British Columbia Office of Health Technology Assessment (BCOHTA). BCOHTA 96:2D. 1996
Authors' objectives
To present a critical appraisal of evidence-based recommendations regarding routine ultrasound imaging in pregnancy.
Authors' conclusions
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.
Indexing Status
Subject indexing assigned by CRD
MeSH
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Country of organisation
Canada
Province or state
British Columbia
Address for correspondence
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.