AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Selected Ultrasound-Guided Procedures.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of parameters, and accreditation. To promote this mission, the AIUM is pleased to publish this AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Selected Ultrasound-Guided Procedures. We are indebted to the many volunteers who contributed their time, knowledge, and energy to bringing this document to completion. The AIUM represents the entire range of clinical and basic science interests in medical diagnostic ultrasound, and, with hundreds of volunteers , the AIUM has promoted the safe and effective use of ultra-sound in clinical medicine for more than 50 years. This document and others like it will continue to advance this mission. These practice parameters of the AIUM are intended to provide the medical ultrasound community with parameters for the performance and recording of high-quality ultrasound-guided procedures. The parameters reflect what the AIUM considers the minimum criteria for the ultrasound-guided procedures addressed in this document but are not intended to establish a legal standard of care. AIUM-accredited practices are expected to follow the parameters with recognition that deviations from these parameters will be necessary in some cases, depending on patient needs and available equipment. Practices are encouraged to go beyond the parameters to provide additional services and information as needed.