[Patient safety in diagnostic ultrasound I--fundamentals].
Diagnostic ultrasound is not totally free of side effects. Therefore, the principle of good clinical practise and ALARA must be considered. In particular inpulsed wave Doppler examinations critical values can be exceeded. Potentially, damage can be the result. Also ultrasound contrast agents are not absolutely free of side effects. The most important risk, of course, are ultrasound examinations performed by inadequat skilled physicians.
Jungius
K P
KP
Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Departement Radiologie, Brig.
Jung
E M
EM
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*
D003287:Contrast Media