Ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
list the different types of transducers probes
A
linear array
curved array
phased array
intraluminal
2
Q
advantages of US
A
- ultrasound is safe
- no ionising radiation
- portable, compact and inexpensive
3
Q
disadvantages of US
A
- highly operator dependant
- not useful for structures covered in bone
- not suitable for structures obscured by gas, lungs and abdominal organs
4
Q
different types of modes
A
A-mode
B-mode
M-mode
5
Q
manipulation manoeuvres
A
pressure
alignment
rotation
tilt
