Ultrasound physics in a nutshell.
This content presents to the neophyte ultrasonographer the essential nutshell of information needed to properly interpret ultrasound images. Basic concepts of physics related to ultrasound are supported with formulas and related to clinical use.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. coltrera@u.washington.edu
Marc D
MD
Coltrera
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