The Physics of Ultrasound 3: Transducer Mechanics
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .5
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
Publication Date: March 8, 2018
Expiration date: March 7, 2027
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Description:
This course introduces you to the physical principles of transducer mechanics that underlie the acquisition and processing of ultrasonic waves for the production and interpretation of meaningful images.
Please note this course includes a Reference section. For accurate completion status, you MUST review the reference section.
You Will Learn
- How transducers and piezoelectrics work
- Creating and focusing an ultrasound beam
- Harmonic imaging and signal processing
- Maximizing frame rate
Method and medium:
Robert H Thiele, MD
Dr. Thiele attended medical school at Vanderbilt, completed his internship at Northwestern, his anesthesiology residency at UVA and his critical care fellowship at Duke. He is board certified in anesthesiology, critical care, and advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography.
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
