| Picture perfect: benefits and risk of fetal 3D ultrasound. | |
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PMID: 17356416 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this literature review was to survey available information and research related to routine three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound technology in obstetrics, with an emphasis on current medical uses, safety, and availability issues. Several data bases, including Cochrane, WHO, NIH, CINALH, Blackwell Synergy, ERIC, PubMed, and Medline, were used along with information from Internet search engines. Although fetal 3D ultrasound is used in both medical and commercial settings, recent studies focus on its possible uses rather than the more difficult issues of safety and commercial applications. Professional organizations associated with ultrasound technology support limiting ultrasounds in pregnancy to medically necessary events, whereas commercial venues use "direct to consumer" marketing to promote this technology as a way to "see" the baby before it is born. How safe is routine or frequent use of 3D ultrasound? Further research is needed to address these important questions. |
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Authors:
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Claudia S Wiseman; Ermalynn M Kiehl |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing Volume: 32 ISSN: 0361-929X ISO Abbreviation: MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs Publication Date: 2007 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-14 Completed Date: 2007-05-29 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605941 Medline TA: MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 102-9; quiz 110-1 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing, College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA. cwiseman@cfl.rr.com |
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Attitude to Health Female Fetal Diseases / ultrasonography Government Regulation Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional* / adverse effects, standards, utilization Marketing of Health Services Mothers / education, psychology Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Patient Selection Practice Guidelines as Topic Pregnancy Research Design Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Technology Assessment, Biomedical Ultrasonography, Prenatal* / adverse effects, standards, utilization United States Unnecessary Procedures |
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