Ultrasound - Diagnostic imaging arrays Flashcards

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What are the different probe types available?

3 types

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Linear array, curvilinear array, phased array

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What are linear arrays used for?

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Imaging superficial structures e.g blood vessels in the neck or legs

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What are curvilinear arrays used for?

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elements lie on a curve, field of view gets wider with depth. Used to image fetuses and abdominal organs

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What are phased arrays used for?

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small footprints used where there is a limited window for imaging at the skin surface but a wider field of view is needed at depth. narrower but deeper imaging. e.g the heart

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What is the kerf?

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the small space between elements in an imaging array

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What is the pitch?

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The centre to centre distance of elements

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