Ultrasound Biosafety During Pregnancy: What Do Operators Know in the Developing World? National Survey Findings From Pakistan

摘要: OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes ultrasound users toward safety aspects during routine obstetric examinations. METHODS A self-administered questionnaire given all registered participants 10th Annual International Radiological Conference in Karachi, Pakistan. RESULTS total 306 completed (response rate, 70%), including 170 consultant radiologists (55%), 90 radiology residents (30%), 31 sonographers (10%), 15 others (5%). mean sonography experience end ± SD 5.1 5 years. Around half (45.5%) reported that there should be limitations on use low-risk pregnancy. Overall, inadequate among participants. However, those who were concerned about pregnancy 2.5 times more likely familiar with mechanical index (P < .001) 1.8 thermal .001). CONCLUSIONS Increased training for professionals issues procedures is needed. Furthermore, concept absolute without parameters such as indices needs changed, clarity required when defining under which can safely performed.