The science of ultrasound scans In this essay I will be discussing whether the use of communications technologies on a daily basis encourage us to interact with complex ideas more deeply and thus leading us to a better understanding of science. The use of ultrasound scans is one way in which we could use science and technology in order to make it easier for pregnant women to see their babies before they are born and for them to see whether the baby is a girl or boy. Sound is fast movement called vibrations, sound travels in waves from its source to the receiver e.g. from our vocal cords to ours ears. Sound vibrations can vary in size and frequency (the louder the sound the higher the frequency. Humans can hear frequencies of 15 to 20 000 …show more content…
Ultrasound scans help to determine the source of pain or infection a patient suffers from, since the ultrasound images are captured in real time they demonstrate movement of internal tissues and organs, this allows for physicians to observe patient’s blood flow and heart …show more content…
No openings or cuts need to be made to the skin. It is not expensive to get an ultrasound scan because it is a quick procedure. There are no harmful effects that have yet been detected. Ultrasound procedures are good for examining soft tissue such as the eye, heart, or blood vessels. If a problem concerning the fetus is detected then the parents can prepare emotionally and practically. Ultrasounds can be absorbed into the bone to accelerate fracture healing. The disadvantages of using ultrasound scans are the waves are not strong enough to pass through bone. The ultrasound scans cannot be used to examine area that contain gas e.g. lungs digestive system. The picture that an ultrasound scan produces does not give as much detail as that of an X-ray. It has not yet been proven that long term exposure to the ultrasound waves is harmful or not. Ultrasound scans can be wrong in their detection of physical