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What other names is a pelvic ultrasound known by?
Depending on the goal of the procedure, a pelvic ultrasound can also be called a bladder ultrasound, pelvic gynecologic sonogram, or obstetric sonogram.
Why do metal objects show up on ultrasound scans?
metal objects show up on a ultrasound scan because when it hits a new media, It will reflect and slow down, so compressed objects will show easily on ultrasound scans.
Are there any possible harms for the baby during obstetric ultrasound?
Obstetric ultrasound has been generally accepted as being quite safe for babies in the womb. Though small studies have shown that there may be some adverse neurological effects on the baby, no large studies have ever been performed to prove or disprove this finding.
What has the author Jean Proud written?
Jean Proud has written: 'Understanding Obstetric Ultrasound' -- subject(s): Midwifery, Ultrasonics in obstetrics
When do you have the scans in a pregnancy?
An ultrasound is given at 20 weeks unless you at high risk for a miscarrage.
What is a real-time ultrasound?
By performing repeated scans over time, much like the frames of a movie, ultrasound can also reveal movement, such as the motions of a fetus. This technique is called real-time ultrasound.
What is the test for pancreatitis?
Primary tests include CT scans, MRI's, Endoscopic Ultrasound, laparoscopy and biopsy.
What types of abdominal ultrasounds are there?
Four different modes of ultrasound are used in medical imaging: A-mode. This is the simplest type of ultrasound in which a single transducer scans a line through the body.
Name a medical use of sound energy?
Ultrasound scans are done - for instance to look at the foetus during pregnancy
Is it safe to have ultrasound twice within a week?
yeah its safe i had 2 scans in 2 days and everythings fine. I asked the doctor and they said theres nothing that suggests scans can affect the baby.
What is type b ultrasound?
In B-mode ultrasound, which is the most common use, a linear array of transducers simultaneously scans a plane through the body that can be viewed as a two-dimensional image on screen.
Why are abdominal ultrasounds used in preference to CT scans?
Regardless of the type of scan used and the potential difficulties encountered, ultrasound remains faster and less expensive than computed tomography scans (CT).
