Introduction
This document outlines a basic quality assurance (QA) program for clinical ultrasound facilities.
Purpose
The purpose of a QA program in medical ultrasound is to ensure that the equipment and clinical practices of a facility consistently produce accurate and reliable results.
Who Should Be in Charge of the QA Program?
The AIUM recommends that clinical facilities appoint an individual to be responsible for the program, such as a sonographer, physician, medical physicist, or biomedical engineer.
What Is the Purpose of the AIUM Routine Quality Assurance Program?
The purpose of a QA program in medical ultrasound is to ensure that the equipment and clinical practices of a facility consistently produce accurate and reliable results.
What Tasks Are Involved in Ultrasound QA?
An effective part of a QA program includes tasks that are routinely carried out as good clinical ultrasound practice, such as inspection of transducers for cracks and other physical damage.
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