Appendix B Ultrasound Power
Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has published a document
entitled "Medical Ultrasound Safety".
This three part document covers Bioeffects and Biophysics, prudent Use and
Implementing ALARA.
Ultrasound users should read the AIUM documents to become more familiar with
Ultrasound safety. A copy of this document is included as part of the documentation
package (Document 2163920-100).
AIUM
14750 Sweitzer Lane
Suite 100
Laurel, MD, USA 20707-5906
telephone 1-800-638-5352.
In accordance with US FDA Guidelines, the overall maximum acoustic SPTA intensity
for the product is limited to 100 mW/cm^2 and MI is limited to 1.0.
Measurement Precision and Uncertainty
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