Enter handheld ultrasound

Ultrasound has not seen widespread use in developing countries due to the high cost of the machine.

Ultrasonography (USG), or ultrasound, is a widely used clinical imaging system for quick diagnosis and treatment. Allowing doctors to see images of organs inside the human body, ultrasound helps doctors diagnose various diseases, traumatic injuries, fetal development, and abnormalities in pregnancy. The advantage of ultrasound is that, unlike X-ray imaging, it does not emit harmful ionising radiation. It relies on sound waves to create images and is safer in comparison. Patients and medical practitioners are not exposed to radiation while using this device. It is also a non-invasive and painless diagnostic technology. There has been considerable interest in using this technology as it requires very little infrastructure, training, and maintenance compared to other imaging systems. Nevertheless, ultrasound has not seen widespread use in developing countries due to the high cost of the machine.