NT Scanning for the Beginner

NT Scanning for the Beginner, is a book written by Oluwakemi O. Ola-Ojo, a trained and practising Radiographer/Ultrasonographer with years of experience.

The book simplifies NT scanning in the UK NHS  for the beginner using over 450 high quality resolution images in pictorial form and in addition, presents a number of cases with a brief explanation of each.

The opening chapter of the book gives an introduction on why it was written and what to expect from it. It itemizes the requirements for NT Scanning and the possible challenges the Ultrasonographer may encounter in the discharge of his/her duties. The contents of the book, which is captured in six chapters, covers other topics such as; quick anatomy check, types of tests including non invasive prenatal testing, documentation of the examinations, multiple pregnancies, nuchal cord, ductus venosus and the criteria of what good NT and CRL measurements amongst others. Forty cases of abnormalities and variants are presented in the last chapter.

NT Scanning for the Beginner is a great handbook for the beginner in NT scanning and an excellent resource in ultrasound and obstetrics departments. Its simple layout makes it a good referral resource and ready manual in organised learning.

The book which comes in a colourful and well-designed cover will no doubt invite students and practitioners in the field to read. It is highly recommended!