subject: 4d Ultrasound: What It Is And Its Benefits [print this page] Is your wife is pregnant and needs an ultrasound done? Then you must be looking around for ultrasound scanning centers that employ latest, state of the art equipment for the tests. Be sure to look for a center that offers 4D ultrasound, as it is the latest and definitely the best. However, before taking your wife for the scan I am sure you might have a host of questions in mind about how it works, so here are the answers to a few questions that could arise in your mind.
What is 4D ultrasound?
It is the newest technology that provides the functions of a 2D and 3D ultrasound and also gives live action images of the unborn child. Think of it this way; you will be able to clearly see your unborn child twist and turn in the womb.
How is it better than the rest?
4D allows your doctor to visualize internal anatomy moving in real-time. It displays the entire volume of an object that is being examined, making it possible to analyze fetal movements and perform examinations that were not possible earlier.
What is the time duration?
There are many factors that affect the duration of an ultrasound examination, including the position of the fetus in the womb. A typical exam for an expecting mother usually lasts for approximately 30-50 minutes.
What are the risks involved?
There are no risks involved in this type of scan. They basically utilize sound waves to look inside the body. The technology is similar to radar. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into the body, listens for the return echo and creates an image.
The other functions of 4D ultrasound are:
They can be used for breast imaging, interventional urology and general imaging. As with all ultrasound systems, it can be used to research the following:
