The Obstetric special issue

Acharya G , Jonsrud C , Maltau JM . The neural tube defect: issues of prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling, prevention and management. Ultrasound 2006;14:95–9

Ramsey E , Shilitto J . How early can fetal heart pulsations be detected reliably using modern ultrasound equipment? Ultrasound 2008;16:193–5

Coady A . The role of ultrasound in early pregnancy: we have created a monster. Ultrasound 2008;16:138–45

Matsui H , Gardiner H . Examination of the fetal heart: making a diagnosis and avoiding pitfalls. Ultrasound 2007;15:62–7

Daly-Jones E , John A , Leahy A , McKenna C , Sepulveda W . Vasa praevia; a preventable tragedy. Ultrasound 2008;16:8–14

Comstock C . The ultrasound diagnosis of placenta accreta. Ultrasound 2007;15:208–14

Meire H . Is ultrasound as useful as we think? Ultrasound 2007;15:177–84

NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. 18⁺⁰ to 20⁺⁶ Weeks Fetal Anomaly Scan National Standards and Guidance for England. Exeter: NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, 2010

United Kingdom Association of Sonographers. Guidelines for Professional Working Standards: Ultrasound Practice. London: UKAS, 2008. See http://www.bmus.org/policies-guides/SoR-Professional-Working-Standards-guidelines.pdf