Biological Hazard of Ultrasound: Focusing on Diagnostic Ultrasonography

Among the two distinct medical ultrasound applications, diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, application is widely used for non-invasive imaging to acquire both anatomical functional information from inside body. The advantages of are safety due absence ionizing radiation, patient-friendly convenience, portability compared with other tools. Even though considered safe, beam could interact tissue produce biological effects. Thus, it important operator understand possible risks apply precautions while monitoring thermal or mechanical index if applicable. This article provides basic about effects reviews hazards.