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New global safety guidelines for diagnostic ultrasound
New international guidelines on the safe use of diagnostic ultrasound have been published in the journal Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology , bringing together, for the first time, a harmonized global position on recommended maximum…
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New international guidelines on the safe use of diagnostic ultrasound have been published in the journal Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, establishing a harmonized global position on recommended maximum exposure times tied to displayed Thermal Index values. The Thermal Index, a safety indicator shown on ultrasound scanners worldwide, is the focus of these exposure‑time recommendations.
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