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What does a sound wave transport through a medium?
What does a sound wave transport through a medium?
- Information
- Energy (correct)
- Mass
- Sound
Which of the following units measures power associated with sound?
Which of the following units measures power associated with sound?
- Watts (W) (correct)
- Joules (J)
- Decibels (dB)
- Pascals (Pa)
What term describes the weakening of an ultrasound beam as it penetrates the body?
What term describes the weakening of an ultrasound beam as it penetrates the body?
- Reflection
- Attenuation (correct)
- Refraction
- Scattering
Intensity, associated with a sound wave, is defined as what?
Intensity, associated with a sound wave, is defined as what?
Who described the detection of fetal heart movement using Doppler ultrasound?
Who described the detection of fetal heart movement using Doppler ultrasound?
What does hypo-echoic refer to in ultrasound imaging?
What does hypo-echoic refer to in ultrasound imaging?
Which system was introduced in the mid-1970s to combine imaging and Doppler techniques?
Which system was introduced in the mid-1970s to combine imaging and Doppler techniques?
How is intensity measured in acoustics?
How is intensity measured in acoustics?
What is the frequency range considered safe for diagnostic ultrasound?
What is the frequency range considered safe for diagnostic ultrasound?
Which parameter affects both power and intensity in a sound wave?
Which parameter affects both power and intensity in a sound wave?
What major problem did the imaging system developed in the early 1970s experience?
What major problem did the imaging system developed in the early 1970s experience?
What is the wavelength in the context of sound waves?
What is the wavelength in the context of sound waves?
What did Luksell apply to detect cerebral midline echoes?
What did Luksell apply to detect cerebral midline echoes?
In what year did Wild and Reid publish their work on the direct contact scanner?
In what year did Wild and Reid publish their work on the direct contact scanner?
What is the frequency range for audible sound?
What is the frequency range for audible sound?
Which scanner was developed by Baun in the early 1970s?
Which scanner was developed by Baun in the early 1970s?
What type of image does a curved transducer face produce?
What type of image does a curved transducer face produce?
Which display mode corresponds to the amplitude of returning echoes?
Which display mode corresponds to the amplitude of returning echoes?
In ultrasound imaging, what does TGC stand for?
In ultrasound imaging, what does TGC stand for?
What is the effect of aliasing in Doppler ultrasound?
What is the effect of aliasing in Doppler ultrasound?
How is the time for one frame of an ultrasound image determined?
How is the time for one frame of an ultrasound image determined?
What typically generates a linear field of view (FOV) in ultrasound applications?
What typically generates a linear field of view (FOV) in ultrasound applications?
What is the primary function of the additional interpolated lines in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary function of the additional interpolated lines in ultrasound imaging?
Which transducer type is typically used for abdominal applications?
Which transducer type is typically used for abdominal applications?
What is a disadvantage of using Pulse Wave Mode in Doppler ultrasound?
What is a disadvantage of using Pulse Wave Mode in Doppler ultrasound?
What factor does not influence the Doppler shift?
What factor does not influence the Doppler shift?
What should the angle between the sound beam and the direction of blood flow be to optimize Doppler ultrasound accuracy?
What should the angle between the sound beam and the direction of blood flow be to optimize Doppler ultrasound accuracy?
How does the sample volume affect Doppler frequency detection?
How does the sample volume affect Doppler frequency detection?
What is the main benefit of using Power Doppler?
What is the main benefit of using Power Doppler?
Which of the following statements about the Doppler shift is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Doppler shift is incorrect?
Which material has the highest speed of sound based on the given data?
Which material has the highest speed of sound based on the given data?
Which characteristic describes how sound waves transfer energy?
Which characteristic describes how sound waves transfer energy?
What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave when it travels from a less compressible medium to a more compressible medium?
What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave when it travels from a less compressible medium to a more compressible medium?
Which statement about frequency and speed of sound is correct?
Which statement about frequency and speed of sound is correct?
In which medium does sound travel the slowest according to the data provided?
In which medium does sound travel the slowest according to the data provided?
What is the primary function of focus in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary function of focus in ultrasound imaging?
What characterizes higher frequency sound waves?
What characterizes higher frequency sound waves?
Which of the following statements about the materials listed is true?
Which of the following statements about the materials listed is true?
Study Notes
Historical Development of Ultrasound Technology
- 1964: Callagan pioneered detection of fetal heart movement using Doppler ultrasound.
- Wild and Reid developed direct contact scanners, enabling images of forearm muscles and breast tissue.
- Baun introduced an ophthalmic scanner, enhancing imaging techniques.
- Luksell utilized industrial flaw detection principles on human skulls, identifying cerebral midline echoes.
- Early 1970s: A duplex system linked a high-resolution real-time imaging scanner with a pulsed Doppler device for carotid circulation evaluation.
- Late 1980s: Advancements in Doppler ultrasound techniques improved imaging time and efficiency.
Sound Classification
- Infrasound: Sound waves below 16 Hz.
- Audible Sound: Frequencies between 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Operates between 2 MHz to 10 MHz for safe medical imaging.
Fundamental Principles of Ultrasound
- Sound waves transfer energy through a medium; energy is measured in joules (J).
- Power (P) indicates the energy production rate, expressed in watts (W); 1 W equals 1 J/s.
- Intensity (I) measures power per unit area, expressed in W/m².
- Ultrasound beam experiences attenuation due to absorption, scattering, and beam spread as it penetrates tissues.
Wave Characteristics
- Waves exhibit properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
- Wavelength (λ): Distance between consecutive peaks; changes with media density.
- Speed of sound varies across materials, influenced by density:
- Air: 330 m/s
- Fat: 1,450 m/s
- Water: 1,480 m/s
- Kidney: 1,556 m/s
- Average Tissue: 1,540 m/s
- Muscle: 1,600 m/s
- Bone: 4,080 m/s
Imaging Principles
- Focusing concentrates the sound beam into a smaller area, leading to clearer images.
- B-mode (Brightness mode): Displays echoes on a monitor as shades of gray, correlating intensity levels with brightness.
- Sector Field of View (FOV): Generated using oscillating, rotating, and phased array transducers for abdominal applications.
- Linear FOV: Generated by linear arrays, suitable for superficial imaging.
Time Gain Compensation (TGC) and Signal Processing
- TGC compensates for echo intensity loss due to depth, enhancing image clarity.
- Aliasing occurs from exceeding the Doppler shift threshold, leading to inaccurate blood velocity readings.
- Power Doppler allows visualization of small vessels but sacrifices directional and velocity info.
Doppler Effect and Blood Flow
- Doppler Shift: Dependent on frequency, blood velocity, and the angle of the sound beam; optimal angle is less than 60 degrees.
- Sample Volume: The region selected for doppler shifts impacts the quality of spectral display, with larger volumes detecting a wider frequency range.
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This quiz explores the developments in medical imaging, specifically focusing on Doppler ultrasound and its applications in detecting fetal heart movement and blood flow. Key contributions from Callagan, Wild, and Reid are highlighted, showcasing advancements in the field. Test your knowledge on these crucial medical technologies and their evolution.
