Guidelines for the Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound

2001
ISBN: 0-662-30974-X
Cat. No.: H46-2/01-255E

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Table of Contents

• 1. Scope and Purpose
• 2. Recommendations
  • 2.1 General
  • 2.2 Thermal Effects
  • 2.3 Mechanical Effects
  • 2.4 Device Performance
  • 2.5 Quality Assurance
• 3. Conclusions
  • 3.1 General
  • 3.2 Thermal Effects
  • 3.3 Mechanical Effects
• 4. Rationale
  • 4.1 Thermal Effects
    • 4.1.1 Exposure Parameters
    • 4.1.2 Biological Effects
    • 4.1.3 Human Exposure and Clinical Significance
  • 4.2 Mechanical Effects
    • 4.2.1 Exposure Parameters
    • 4.2.2 Biological Effects
    • 4.2.3 Human Exposure and Clinical Significance
• 5. References
• 6. Glossary of Terms