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The safety question does need to be addressed. While there isn't any solid evidence that ultrasounds are harmful to fetuses, there are some studies that into qu
by S_A_P 12y ago
The safety question does need to be addressed. While there isn't any solid evidence that ultrasounds are harmful to fetuses, there are some studies that into question their safety[1]. I am curious as to how much power is really being transmitted with these things.
1-http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasoundrodgers.asp http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasoundrodgers.asp
- jobu 12y agoI'd be curious about the effects on pets or nearby animals as well. What frequency range and power are these things running at?
- ceejayoz 12y agoFocused ultrasound (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_focused_ultrasound https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_focused_ultraso...) can be used to destroy tissue, too. If it's not focused, the vast majority of its output is wasted energy.