https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq en-us 2022-12-05 17:49:25 UTC 2024-04-07 07:01:49 UTC hello@padlet.com naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409551189 Transducers with as also known as probes have two main functions, when transmitting a sound the electrical energy converts to sound, and the Receiving sound pulse is converted into electricity. ]]> 2022-12-05 17:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409551189 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409554024 1. Linear Phased array
2. Linear sequential array 
3. Annular Phased array 
4. Mechanical transducer
5. Convex, Curved, Curvilinear array transducer
6. Vector array transducer ]]> 2022-12-05 17:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409554024 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409573224 2022-12-05 18:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409573224 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409573678 Edelman, S. K. (2012). Understanding ultrasound physics
(4th ed.). Esp.
What are the benefits of the
         different ultrasound probes?
         Intergra Medical Systems.
        (2020, April 13). Retrieved 
       December 5, 2022, from 
       https://intergramedicalsystems.c
       om/project/transducers/

          ]]> 2022-12-05 18:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409573678 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409869123 2022-12-05 23:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409869123 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409869694 The elements are arranged as circular rings with a common center ]]> 2022-12-05 23:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409869694 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409873237 2022-12-05 23:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409873237 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409876048 2022-12-05 23:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409876048 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409878487 2022-12-05 23:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409878487 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409880222 2022-12-05 23:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409880222 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409887326 2022-12-05 23:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409887326 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409888380 2022-12-05 23:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409888380 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409889878 2022-12-05 23:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409889878 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409890447 2022-12-05 23:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409890447 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409893853 This is a vector array transducer in action ]]> 2022-12-06 00:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409893853 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409897736 These are older transducers, and now there are more modern day transducers. One downside of this transducer is that the whole image is lost because it only has the one PZT so no information can be gathered.]]> 2022-12-06 00:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409897736 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409901839 How can vector array transducers be steered? 
Since these transducers have linear phased array transducer electronics they are able to be steered. Remember if PZT is damaged the steering becomes poor!]]> 2022-12-06 00:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409901839 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409903227 2022-12-06 00:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409903227 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409907644 -These transducers are very similar to linear array transducers, but instead of having that flat surface they are curved
-When do we use these? They are generally used for transabdominal, OB, fetal echo, GYN, and urology images since they have a wider aperture and a low frequency allowing for a deeper image ]]> 2022-12-06 00:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409907644 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409908828 2022-12-06 00:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409908828 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409910534 2022-12-06 00:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409910534 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409912518 2022-12-06 00:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409912518 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409916009 If a PZT element is damaged there is going to be a horizontal drop out since the PZT is in rings, so if there is damage to the inner ring the horizontal drop out will be at the superficial region. ]]> 2022-12-06 00:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409916009 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409927932 -Older linear sequential arrays used only external fixed focusing which is a lens infront of the PZT.
-This new equipment is electronically focused which in turn uses both the transmit and receive focusing.

]]> 2022-12-06 00:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409927932 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409930203 The shape rectangle on the screen is never wider than the footprint]]> 2022-12-06 00:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409930203 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409931257 These are used in vascular imaging to create a better reflector to spectral or color doppler ]]> 2022-12-06 00:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409931257 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409931685 2022-12-06 00:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409931685 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409933349 The term "phased array" always means "adjustable" or multi focus ]]> 2022-12-06 00:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409933349 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409936770 The image created by this transducers has a similar process of mechial transducer meaning that a fan or sector-shape sweeping is used to create the image 
- The beam steering is electronic though and the beam focusing is also electronic and can be adjusted
- With altering the timing of the indicent elements the beam will alter its direction]]> 2022-12-06 00:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409936770 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409938502 These are very sophisticaed in which each pattern is slightly different than the pattern before it. 
Since this transducer created a sector shaped image the beam former is the electronic within the system that creates these patterns ]]> 2022-12-06 00:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409938502 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409939435 -unfocused is going to have a straight line 
-focused beams will created a curved line ]]> 2022-12-06 00:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409939435 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409940134 2022-12-06 00:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409940134 naomihowarth10 https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409947576 These transducers are used more during superficial exams such as thyroid, testicular, MSK, Skin, soft tissue]]> 2022-12-06 01:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/naomihowarth10/hjyw71qd5m9ujmfq/wish/2409947576