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System Overview
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has issued the follow-
ing statement regarding obstetrical ultrasound studies:
The AIUM advocates the responsible use of diagnostic ultrasound. The AIUM
strongly discourages the non-medical use of ultrasound for psychosocial or
entertainment purposes. The use of either two-dimensional (2D) or
three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound to only view the fetus, obtain a picture of
the fetus or determine the fetal gender without a medical indication is inap-
propriate and contrary to responsible medical practice. Although there are no
confirmed biological effects on patients caused by exposures from present
diagnostic ultrasound instruments, the possibility exists that such biological
effects may be identified in the future. Thus ultrasound should be used in a
prudent manner to provide medical benefit to the patient.
Pediatric Studies
For information about pediatric studies, see the following sections:
• “Abdominal Studies” on page 63
• “Cardiac Studies” on page 64
• “Gynecological Studies” on page 64
• “Intraoperative Studies” on page 65
• “Neonatal Head Studies” on page 66
Small Parts Studies
Small parts studies are performed to obtain images that can be used for
• Detecting structural abnormalities
• Determining blood flow patterns and velocities
•Guiding a biopsy needle
Ta b l e 3 - 8 O b s t e t r i c a l S t u d i e s
Target Approach Patients
Fetus Transabdominal Pregnant women and fetuses
Fetus Endovaginal Pregnant women and fetuses
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