Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) is a common complication in pregnant women, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia. HDP not only poses a threat to the health of pregnant women, but also has adverse effects on the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, monitoring and management of HDP is crucial. In recent years, with the development of ultrasound technology, the application of ultrasound scanners in HDP monitoring has become increasingly widespread. This article will introduce the application prospects of ultrasound scanners in HDP monitoring.

1、 The Application Value of Ultrasonic Scanner in HDP Monitoring

Monitoring fetal growth and development

Ultrasonic scanner can accurately measure various fetal growth indicators, including fetal weight, length, head circumference, etc. Through monitoring these indicators, we can timely find fetal growth restriction, fetal distress in utero, etc., so as to take timely measures to reduce the perinatal incidence rate and mortality.

Evaluate placental function

Ultrasound scanners can assess indicators such as placental index and placental vascular distribution to understand the blood and oxygen supply capacity of the placenta, thereby predicting the pregnancy outcome of HDP pregnant women and providing a basis for clinical decision-making.

Assessing fetal nervous system development

Ultrasound scanners can evaluate the development of the fetal nervous system and predict the level of intellectual development by observing the structures of the fetal ventricles, sulci, and gyri.

Monitoring maternal health status

Ultrasound scanners can also assess the health status of pregnant women, such as blood pressure and renal function, by monitoring indicators such as uterine artery blood flow and amniotic fluid volume, providing a basis for clinical decision-making.

2、 Technical characteristics of ultrasonic scanner in HDP monitoring

High resolution imaging technology

Ultrasonic scanners use high-resolution imaging technology to clearly display various organs and structures of the fetus, providing accurate basis for evaluating fetal growth and development.

Doppler blood flow measurement technology

Ultrasound scanners use Doppler blood flow measurement technology to accurately measure hemodynamic indicators such as fetal umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery, evaluate placental function and fetal nervous system development.

Automated analysis technology

The ultrasonic scanner adopts automated analysis technology, which can automatically convert the scanning results into various parameters and indicators, improving the accuracy and efficiency of evaluation.

3、 Clinical application of ultrasound scanner in HDP monitoring

Regular prenatal ultrasound examination

Regular prenatal ultrasound examination is one of the necessary examination items for HDP pregnant women. Through regular examinations, it is possible to promptly detect fetal growth restriction, fetal distress, and other situations, and take corresponding measures to ensure the health of the mother and baby.

Amniotic fluid volume monitoring

Ultrasonic scanners can accurately measure amniotic fluid volume and understand the living environment of the fetus. When the amniotic fluid volume is abnormal, it is necessary to be alert to risks such as fetal distress and premature rupture of membranes.

Umbilical cord hemodynamic monitoring

Ultrasound scanners can measure umbilical cord hemodynamic indicators such as pulsatile index (PI) and resistance index (RI) to understand the blood and oxygen supply capacity of the placenta. When the umbilical cord hemodynamics are abnormal, corresponding measures need to be taken to ensure the health of mother and baby.

Monitoring of uterine artery blood flow in pregnant women

Ultrasound scanners can measure the uterine artery blood flow of pregnant women, understand their blood pressure, renal function, and other health conditions, and provide a basis for clinical decision-making.

4、 Future prospects of ultrasonic scanners in HDP monitoring

With the continuous progress of technology, the application of ultrasonic scanners in HDP monitoring will become increasingly widespread. In the future, ultrasound scanners will continuously improve and improve existing technical means, improve imaging quality and measurement accuracy, and provide more accurate and convenient monitoring services for HDP pregnant women. Meanwhile, with the development of artificial intelligence technology, ultrasound scanners will gradually achieve intelligent analysis, improve the accuracy and efficiency of evaluation, and provide more reliable basis for clinical decision-making.

In summary, ultrasound scanners have broad application prospects in HDP monitoring and will become an important tool for ensuring the health of mothers and infants. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of applications, ultrasonic scanners will play a more important role in HDP monitoring.