Physics and instrumentation of ultrasound.
A thorough understanding of the physics of ultrasound waves and the instrumentation will provide the user with a better understanding of the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound equipment. The ultrasound machine combines two technologies: image production (M-mode and 2-dimensional imaging) with Doppler assessment (continuous and pulse wave as well as color-flow mapping). These distinct technologies have been combined to provide the examiner with the ability to make accurate and comprehensive diagnoses and guide therapeutic intervention.
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John P
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA. lawrenjp@ucmail.uc.edu
D004301:Doppler Effect; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D055585:Physical Phenomena; D010825:Physics