Practical and financial considerations that affect selection and purchase of ultrasound equipment

Abstract

Ultrasound has become integrally involved in the medical management of obstetric patients. The decision to incorporate sonography into a routine obstetric and gynecologic practice requires input from all members of the practice. Only when there is such a commitment will patient care be optimal. Regardless of whether one believes that routine screening will improve perinatal outcome, the consensus is that timely and appropriate obstetric ultrasound examinations are beneficial.