NeoDoppler: New Ultrasound Technology for Continuous Monitoring of Cerebral Circulation Pilot

The NeoDoppler is small and light weighed constructed as a single element transducer, that can be gently fixed over the fontanelle. The system is fully compatible for cooccurring use with other intensive care equipment for neonates as well as caregiving from the parents. It is capable of measuring cerebral blood flow at different depths of the brain simultaneously. The Doppler velocity measurements arise from a cylindrical volume of tissue. It is therefore less sensitive to the exact position and angle of the probe over the fontanel to target the vessels of interest than standard hand-held Doppler. This means that the NeoDoppler system may be placed by healthcare professionals who do not have specialized training performing diagnostic ultrasound exams of the cerebral vasculature in neonates.