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What is the purpose of disabling Multifocal Technology?
What is the purpose of disabling Multifocal Technology?
What determines the line density in ultrasound imaging?
What determines the line density in ultrasound imaging?
What is the benefit of increasing the bit depth of the image memory?
What is the benefit of increasing the bit depth of the image memory?
What is the relationship between line density and temporal resolution?
What is the relationship between line density and temporal resolution?
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What is contrast resolution dependent on?
What is contrast resolution dependent on?
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What is the result of increasing the line density in ultrasound imaging?
What is the result of increasing the line density in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the primary consequence of poor elevational resolution in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary consequence of poor elevational resolution in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the direct consequence of increasing the frame rate in ultrasound imaging?
What is the direct consequence of increasing the frame rate in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the unit of measurement for temporal resolution in ultrasound imaging?
What is the unit of measurement for temporal resolution in ultrasound imaging?
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Which of the following factors affects the achievable frame rate in ultrasound imaging?
Which of the following factors affects the achievable frame rate in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the primary consequence of reducing the imaging depth in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary consequence of reducing the imaging depth in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the trade-off for reducing the line density in ultrasound scanning?
What is the trade-off for reducing the line density in ultrasound scanning?
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What is the primary factor that determines axial resolution in ultrasound?
What is the primary factor that determines axial resolution in ultrasound?
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What is the mnemonic device used to remember the components of lateral resolution?
What is the mnemonic device used to remember the components of lateral resolution?
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In which direction does the elevational resolution describe the width of the imaging plane?
In which direction does the elevational resolution describe the width of the imaging plane?
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What is the result of inadequate elevational resolution?
What is the result of inadequate elevational resolution?
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What is the primary factor that influences elevational resolution?
What is the primary factor that influences elevational resolution?
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What is the relationship between axial resolution and depth?
What is the relationship between axial resolution and depth?
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What is the optimal condition for axial resolution?
What is the optimal condition for axial resolution?
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What is the orientation of the beam in relation to the lateral resolution?
What is the orientation of the beam in relation to the lateral resolution?
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Study Notes
Ultrasound Resolution
- Axial resolution: front to back, parallel to beam, determined by pulse length
- Lateral resolution: side by side, perpendicular to beam, determined by beam width
- Mnemonic for axial and lateral resolution: LARD (Linear, Axial, Range, Depth) and LATA (Lateral, Azimuthal, Transverse, Angular)
Elevational Resolution (Slice Thickness)
- Describes the width of the imaging plane, perpendicular to the image plane
- Influenced by the height of the transducer's element
- Inadequate elevational resolution can lead to partial-volume artifacts
Temporal Resolution
- Refers to the capacity of an ultrasound system to depict motion and changes in anatomy over time
- Directly affected by the frame rate, which is the frequency at which consecutive images are captured and displayed
- Measured in Hertz (Hz), representing the number of frames captured per second
- Factors affecting frame rate: speed of sound, imaging depth
- Strategies to improve frame rate:
- Narrow the imaging sector
- Decrease imaging depth
- Reduce line density
- Disable multifocal technology
Line Density in Ultrasound Imaging
- Refers to the number of scan lines per unit area in an ultrasound image
- Achieved with closely packed lines, improving image accuracy and detail (spatial resolution)
- Higher line density can reduce temporal resolution
Contrast Resolution
- Refers to the ultrasound system's capacity to differentiate between tissues with varying echogenic properties
- Dependent on the bit depth - the number of bits per pixel stored in the image memory
- Increasing the number of bits per pixel allows for more shades of gray, enhancing contrast resolution
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Learn about the different types of resolution in ultrasound imaging, including axial, lateral, and elevational resolution. Understand how they are determined and influenced by various factors.
