title: Intrapartum sonographic assessment of labor.
abstract: Fetal head progression during labor is difficult to assess. Digital examination has been shown to be an inaccurate method. Utilizing the ultrasound technology in the delivery room can standardize the way we assess head progression. Intrapartum ultrasound is applicable, for the assessment of the progression of labor and assists the obstetrician, in decision making regarding the need for an assisted delivery. This article summarizes the latest studies regarding the usage of ultrasound in the delivery room and the measurements that are used during delivery.
authors.affiliation: Ultrasound Unit in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Uri
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Erlik
authors.affiliation: Ultrasound Unit in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Igal
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Wolman
keywords: Intrapartum sonography; Translabial ultrasound