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Is Teleultrasound Ready for Obstetric Care?

Meta-analysis of 71 studies finds teleultrasound comparable to standard imaging in selected obstetric applications

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    Teleultrasound allows remote interpretation of ultrasound images.

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    Review included 71 studies from 27 countries.

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    Comparable diagnostic performance to conventional ultrasound.

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    Pooled sensitivity was 70%, with a false-positive rate of 3%.

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    Increased access to obstetric imaging in rural areas.

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    Emerging applications for home ultrasound are noted.

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    Consistent performance not seen in advanced teleultrasound platforms.

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    Need for high-quality randomized trials before widespread implementation.

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Is Teleultrasound Ready for Obstetric Care?

Meta-analysis of 71 studies finds teleultrasound comparable to standard imaging in selected obstetric applications

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 24, 2026

  • 2 min

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