A hand-held electronically switched array for rapid ultrasonic scanning.
This paper describes the design and construction of a simple multi-element transducer array capable of converting an A-scan unit to a real-time, hand-held section scanner. Elements are connected in groups of four to give a finer stepping interval than is possible with discrete transducers. Application of the array as an inexpensive alternative to conventional B-scanners is discussed, in addition to its more obvious application as a non-invasive method of imaging the moving heart.
D002508:Cephalometry / Q000295:instrumentation; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014463:Ultrasonography