Product Manual

Appendix
8-8 Vscan – User Manual
GM092207 02
Medical Ultrasound Safety
The user should be familiar with the enclosed document
“Medical Ultrasound Safety”, published by AIUM (American
Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine). This document is
acceptable to FDA as meeting the content of the ALARA
educational program. ALARA is an acronym for the principle of
prudent use of diagnostic ultrasound by obtaining the diagnostic
information at an output that is As Low As Reasonably
Achievable.
NOTE: This document is only available in English.
To contact the AIUM concerning their publications:
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Laurel, Maryland
20707-590
14750 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 100
Phone: [phone] or 800-638-5352
Fax: [phone]