What is the purpose of the constant agitation of blood culture bottles?

In vitro studies are performed exclusively on living animals.

A patient only speaks in a foreign language.  It is acceptable to have a bilingual family member serve as an interpreter, speak to the patient, and obtain consent from the patient. 

Informed consent must always be obtained from the patient.

Stable cavitation describes the rhythmic swelling and shrinking of gaseous nuclei.

The AIUM strongly discourages nonmedical use of ultrasound.

The FDA has stated that the “the benefits of diagnostic ultrasound far outweigh any potential risks.”

A patient only communicates in a foreign language.  It is acceptable to speak to a bilingual family member and obtain consent from the patient.

The transducer exposes a patient to the greatest risk.

For exposure duration up to 50 hours, there have been no significant, adverse biological effects observed due to temperature increases less than or equal to 2º C above normal.