[Integration of Doppler ultrasound into the obstetric department of a gynecologic clinic]

This study was performed to evaluate the time interval for Doppler ultrasound and sonographic diagnostic measurement at 267 patients during antenatal risk screening. Time for biometry, screening of malformation, Doppler ultrasound, documentation and discussion with the patients were measured. Although experienced colleagues used an standardized inquiry a mean time interval of 52 minutes were needed under optimal conditions. It is interesting to note that outstanding disturbance factors extend the examination time considerable. Many data must be calculated and recorded by the obstetrician. Several proposals are drawn up and discussed in this paper on the basis of this results. This study shows that high special knowledge and a large time expense is necessary to establish Doppler technology in the routine antenatal screening.