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1 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound 2 Identify and discuss the function of basic controls on an ultrasound machine console including a Transducer selection b Presets c Dept. How do you know it. ’. s SAFE?. EFSUMB Safety Committee. Why are we concerned about safety?. The range of clinical applications is becoming wider . The number of patients undergoing ultrasound examinations is increasing . Krystal . Kerney. Kyle Fontaine. Ryan O’Flaherty. Basics of Ultrasound. Ultrasound is sound with frequencies higher than about 20 kHz. For medical ultrasound, systems operate at much higher frequencies, typically 1 – 10 MHz. Diagnostic Ultrasound. High frequency sound waves emitted from sound source (transducer). Transducer placed on patient’s body. Sound waves echo off interfaces of internal structures and return to transducer. Jessica Leis. KNH 404 . Information obtained from the . Journal of Food Science, Issue 74. Suzuki, A.,. . Lee. , J.,. . Padilla. , S., &. . Martini. , S. (2010). . Main Objective. To find . alternative lipid sources to provide the same adequate functional properties for foods previously containing trans fatty . Otologic. Surgical Drills. Julianna. . Ianni. Meher. . Juttukonda. David Morris. Advisor: Dr. . Jadrien. Young, M.D.. What is . Otologic. Surgery?. Surgery of the ear. Mastoidectomy. Mastoid. air-filled spaces behind the ear. STORAGE. Norman “N.J.” Lefort Jr.. LOOP (Louisiana . Offshore Oil Port). 10 Years : 7 Years as Maintenance Tech. 3 Years as Reliability Tech. . Certification: Vibration Analyst Cat 1 Airborne Ultrasound Level 1 . Wendy Blount, DVM. Suzy. 6 yr old SF Chihuahua Mix. Volunteer Victim for ultrasound upgrade Demo. Suzy. 6 yr old SF Chihuahua Mix. Volunteer Victim for ultrasound upgrade Demo. Suzy. 6 yr old SF Chihuahua Mix. Kerney. Kyle Fontaine. Ryan O’Flaherty. Basics of Ultrasound. Ultrasound is sound with frequencies higher than about 20 kHz. For medical ultrasound, systems operate at much higher frequencies, typically 1 – 10 MHz. Ultrasound Machine Funding: When a state and/or local Knights of Columbus council raises 50% of the cost of purchasing an ultrasound machine, the Supreme Council will provide a grant for the other 50% of the machine’s cost.. Learning Objectives. To recognize the indications for and clinical utility of H&N ultrasound.. To identify normal H&N anatomy. To know basic ultrasound machine capabilities and control functions. ObjectivesReview common indications for obtaining ultrasoundReview ultrasound machine fundamentalsDiscuss ultrasound imaging artifacts/pitfallsUS workshop US IndicationsClinical (bedside)Diagnostic (f Endoscopic . ultrasonography. (EUS) employs the technology of endoscopy and internally placed high-frequency ultrasound waves to visualize the gastrointestinal wall and adjacent structures. . EUS has emerged as an important modality for the diagnosis and staging of benign and malignant lesions of the gut wall and surrounding structures of the . ( 14 weeks Gestation) WHAT IS ULTRASOUND? Medical Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses sound waves to visualize soft tissue structures and vessels. Since it uses sound waves and no Why Ultrasound?. Over half a century old technique! . Arguably the most widely used imaging technologies in medicine. . Portable, free of radiation risk, and relatively inexpensive compared to MRI, CT and PET.