Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. AIUM, The Association for Medical Ultrasound: Patients Questions and answers about how ultrasounds work. Discusses diagnostic ultrasound imaging (sonography or ultrasonography), doppler ultrasound (evaluates blood flow in organs), reasons to have an ultrasound, and related topics. Explains why "sonograms should be performed only when medically indicated" and offers views on ultrasound machines for personal use and "keepsake imaging." From the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), "an association of doctors, sonographers and scientists." http://www.aium.org/patients/aboutExam.aspx Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *