Receiving an ultrasound digitally avoids relying on photos taken from a screen or printouts that lose detail. It also allows you to access the study from your phone and share it with your treating professional when needed.
This content does not diagnose conditions or replace a consultation, an emergency evaluation, or instructions from your healthcare professional.
How to preserve the best quality
Open the link you received and use the viewer’s download options when available. A screenshot can be useful for sharing a keepsake, but it does not preserve all the information or the original file resolution.
- Keep the original link and message in a secure conversation.
- Download original files when the system allows it.
- Create a folder with the date and type of study.
- Keep an additional copy in a protected personal service.
- Share clinical access with your doctor instead of sending compressed images.
Protect the study’s privacy
Medical images may contain personal data. Avoid posting full screenshots on social media if they show a name, date of birth, record number, or clinical information.
Do not forward links beyond the people who need access. If you lose your phone, change your number, or believe the link was shared by mistake, contact the center for guidance.
What you can share with your family
For a family keepsake, you can save a selected image that does not display personal information. For medical consultation, keep access to the complete study and its report.
At CEMAFE, delivery through RDD PACS lets you open images in your phone’s browser without installing another app and preserves the resolution available in the viewer.
A single image does not replace the report or medical interpretation. Share both with the professional managing your pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this topic
Does a screenshot have the same quality?
No. A screenshot depends on screen resolution and may crop information. For medical purposes, use the viewer or original files.
Do I need to install an app?
No. CEMAFE access works through a secure link that opens in your phone’s browser.
Sources consulted
References used to prepare this guide. The content has been adapted into patient-friendly educational language.