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 exposure times associated with displayed Thermal Index values.
International safety standards for diagnostic ultrasound have been established in a new set of guidelines published in the journal Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. These recommendations, created by the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, aim to harmonize maximum exposure times associated with the Thermal Index, a safety indicator displayed on ultrasound scanners.
The Thermal Index estimates the potential for ultrasound-induced tissue heating and helps clinicians ensure safe examinations while obtaining necessary diagnostic information. The guidance, developed through collaboration among leading ultrasound organizations and experts in ultrasound safety, provides a single internationally agreed reference for manufacturers, clinicians, sonographers, and researchers.
This harmonization of exposure times supports the safe and effective use of ultrasound worldwide, maintaining its excellent safety record as new technologies and clinical applications continue to emerge.
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