This subject provides an integrated presentation of the principles of ultrasound and instrumentation. It provides students with an understanding of the use of an ultrasound machine and understanding of the principles and applications of medical ultrasound. The subject covers ultrasound wave properties, ultrasound propagation and attenuation in body tissue, ultrasonic transducers and their beam properties, and the physics of blood flow (haemodynamics). The subject closely links these physical principles to the operation of modern diagnostic ultrasound instrumentation, such as two-dimensional, real-time scanning machines, M-mode scanners, and Spectral-, Colour- and Power- Doppler instrumentation. Recent advances in transducer- and imaging- technology are also discussed. Student will also gain an understanding of quality assurance with respect to ultrasound equipment, together with ultrasound bioeffects and safety considerations.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.
HD/FL
One session
School of Dentistry and Health Sciences
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.