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"I am looking for any written information and/or research on the use of
ultrasound for plugged ducts. Can anyone help with this information?"
Barbara, Here's what I have for references on the use of ultrasound for
lactating women; nothing specific for plugged ducts. Australia is the country
where it is used most frequently. I have had 2 moms have ultrasound with good
results. From a 2000 post from Cathy Fetherston: "Effects of Therapeutic
Ultrasound on Breastmilk composition: A single-case experimental study" by
Luscombe, D. Jones, S. Cox, and P Hartmann. The study used pulsed therapeutic
ultrasound at 0.5, 0.8 and 1.0 w/cm2 applied alternately to the right and left
breasts of one lactating woman with no mastopathy. Only one dose on one side was
given each week. Baseline milk samples were taken and also at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
and 30 minutes post rest or treatment. Biochemical analysis of lactose, fat,
sodium, and potassium found no changes occurred after ultrasound treatment."
Another study on ultrasound for engorgement: McLachlan, Z. et al. 1991.
Ultrasound treatment for breast engorgement: a randomised double blind trial. Aust
Journal of Physiotherapy. 37:22-29.
Denise Fisher also posted on ultrasound ( Dec 2000) use so perhaps contacting
them would be helpful. Or look up their posts in the Archives. Hope this is
helpful.
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
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