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Cranial Ultrasound Cranial ultrasound (CUS) is the most widely used neuroimaging method for preterm infants. Cranial ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves, transmitted through open fontanelles, to detect differences in echogenicity between tissues and allow identification of anatomic structures, hemorrhage, and…
Key Points Preterm and critically ill infants are at high risk for cognitive and motor development problems, neurobehavioral and executive function problems, learning and academic problems, neurosensory problems, and poor functional outcomes. Neonatal morbidities, socioeconomic factors, and early interventions can…