When is ultrasound used?

When is ultrasound used?

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Ultrasound is used frequently when some parts of the body need to be imaged, when we don't want to use any ionizing radiation. Examples include looking at developing foetuses in pregnant women. In some instances we need to look at the gall bladder for gall stones. These are two very common instances for us to use ultrasound.