What’s an Ultrasound?
Ultrasounds are also called sonograms, which means that sound is involved. High frequency (and very low energy) sound waves are produced by a transducer (which looks like a wand). A special gel is applied to the mother’s abdomen and the transducer is rubbed on top of it. Sound waves penetrate the body and echoes are generated and sent back to the transducer. They are transformed into electrical impulses and an image is created and displayed on a computer monitor.
Ultrasound should be performed only when there is a medical reason to do so and by people with appropriate training, according to various professional groups such as the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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