Ultrasound Pros and Cons

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  • Created by: Lena Fray
  • Created on: 21-11-15 17:11

Ultrasound Pros and Cons

Advantages

  • Safer than X-ray and CAT scans - no radiation
  • Doesn't cause ionising - no cancer risk
  • Can be used for pre-natal scanning
  • Can help diagnose conditions - such as in the kidneys or liver

Disadvantages

  • No as good/clear picture quality - not as much detail

Evaluation

Ultrasound is generally safe, however at the cost of this the images are not as clear and detailed.

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