Author: William Wilson, Samira Akand / Editor: Sarah Edwards / Codes: / Published: 20/10/2025
We all use POCUS in our daily clinical practice; however, have you ever considered the safety profile POCUS? Answer the following to learn more.
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Key Learning Points
- Always minimize ultrasound exposure by using the lowest power settings and shortest scan time necessary.
- Operators should monitor Mechanical and Thermal indices to minimize risks.
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- British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS). Medical ultrasound safety [Internet]. BMUS; [cited 2025 Jun 3].
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Question 1 of 3
1. Question
According to the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) guidelines, the Thermal Index (TI) displayed on an ultrasound machine during a POCUS examination in the Emergency Department primarily provides the operator with an indication of:
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When using spectral pulsed Doppler during an EM POCUS examination (e.g., assessing for DVT or performing focused cardiac views), which of the following is a key safety consideration emphasized by the BMUS guidelines due to this mode?
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The ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle is fundamental to safe ultrasound practice. In the context of performing POCUS in a busy Emergency Department, which of the following operator actions best exemplifies the ALARA principle according to the BMUS guidelines?
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