The aim of our study is to investigate changes of brain perfusion and elasticity in neonates during the time that a neonate is adapting to live outside the womb and during diseases that are suspected to affect neonatal brain perfusion. We use contrast enhanced ultrasound (sulphur hexafluoride) and ultrasound-assisted elastography to evaluate the state of brain perfusion. We will study neonates recruited from the Neonatal Units of Turku University Hospital.
Babies less than 7 months treated at the neonatal units of Turku University hospital
Pre-known genetic disease
Difficult congenital malformations that need surgical treatment
Central nervous system tumors
Weight less than 2,5 kg during examination