5 Questions
What is the primary difference between B-mode and A-mode in ultrasound imaging?
The use of moving transducers and formation of 2D images
What is unique about D-mode in ultrasound imaging?
It uses a stationary transducer and displays echoes as dots
In which ultrasound mode are echoes displayed as dots?
D-mode
What is not a characteristic of B-mode in ultrasound imaging?
The measurement of blood flow velocities
In which ultrasound mode are 2D images of the body produced?
B-mode
Study Notes
Ultrasound Imaging Modes
- B-mode: Distinguished by the use of moving transducers and formation of 2D images.
- A-mode: Distinguished by the use of stationary transducers.
- D-mode: Unique in that it uses a stationary transducer and displays echoes as dots.
Identify the characteristics that distinguish different modes in ultrasound imaging, including B-mode, A-mode, and D-mode.
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