A compilation of reports of biological effects and related ultrasound exposure levels can be
useful in the identification of trends in effects data that may be developing in the literature …

Safety considerations for diagnostic ultrasonography have gradually changed as new
instruments, not only more powerful in performance but also in ultrasonic exposure, have …

States accounting for about 45% of this amount (1). Currently, sonographic equipment sales
are growing at an annual rate of 20%, and continued growth at this rate is projected for the …

Objective The main goal of this study was to determine end users' knowledge regarding
safety aspects of diagnostic ultrasound during pregnancy. End users' attitudes toward the …

The present paper summarizes some of the epidemiological studies of in utero ultrasound
exposure and subsequent childhood development. Emphasis is placed on birth weight …

Ultrasound (US) is acoustic energy that interacts with human tissues, thus, producing
bioeffects that may be hazardous, especially in sensitive organs (ie, brain, eye, heart, lung …

Diagnostic ultrasound has an excellent safety record, with no evidence to date for harm
arising from human exposure. It is, however, still the responsibility of the person carrying out …

Facilities with captivating names such as Fetal Fotos, Peek-a-Boo, Womb with a View, and
Baby Insight are popping up in strip malls and shopping centers all over the country. And …