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Expectant parents are beginning to ask “What is a ultrasound parties?”, in particular because it is fast becoming a buzzword in the pregnancy circle, having entered the vocabulary only recently. Baby showers have long been a tradition among expectant couples and their guests. Today, that tradition lives on, albeit with a hi-tech twist. Expecting women of [...]

What is a ‘Keepsake’ Ultrasound? As an expectant parent, you must have already wondered what is a keepsake ultrasound and whether it poses harm to you and to your unborn. To answer that question, it would be best to understand the need for ultrasound images in context. Advances in sound imaging have saved millions of lives. [...]

What is a mobile ultrasound tech? Is there such a set-up wherein bulky ultrasound equipment is moved from place to place so ultrasound imaging can be done at point-of-care? Broadly speaking, a mobile ultrasound tech, as the name suggests, is an ultrasound professional that can administer sonography wherever it is needed without transporting the patient to [...]

What is the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)? As an ultrasound technician, should I get accreditation from it? Ultrasound technicians, like other allied health professionals, need to be evaluated whether or not they possess the right skills to perform their job duties.  The task of evaluating their professional competency is in the realm of [...]