Sande, R; Jenderka, K V; Moran, C M; Marques, S; Diaz, J F J; ter Haar, G; Marsal, K; Lees, C; Abramowicz, J S; Salvesen, K A; Miloro, P; Dall'Asta, A; Brezinka, C; Kollmann, C (2021) Safety Aspects of Perinatal Ultrasound. Ultraschall in der Medizin, 42 (6). pp. 580-598.

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Abstract

Ultrasound safety is of particular importance in fetal and neonatal scanning. Fetal tissues are vulnerable and often still developing, the scanning depth may be low, and potential biological effects have been insufficiently investigated. On the other hand, the clinical benefit may be considerable. The perinatal period is probably less vulnerable than the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and ultrasound is often a safer alternative to other diagnostic imaging modalities. Here we present step-by-step procedures for obtaining clinically relevant images while maintaining ultrasound safety. We briefly discuss the current status of the field of ultrasound safety, with special attention to the safety of novel modalities, safety considerations when ultrasound is employed for research and education, and ultrasound of particularly vulnerable tissues, such as the neonatal lung. This CME is prepared by ECMUS, the safety committee of EFSUMB, with contributions from OB/GYN clinicians with a special interest in ultrasound safety.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Acoustics > Ultrasound
Divisions:	Medical, Marine & Nuclear
Identification number/DOI:	10.1055/a-1538-6295
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2023 13:16
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/9470