Session 28. Central Lines - Ultrasound Flashcards
frequency of wave
number of oscillations per second
pulse echo principle
higher energy excited crystals in transducer to vibrate
(piezo electric effect)
virbations emit
high frequency sound waves
piezo electric crystals
transmit ultrasound wave
receive reflected back ultrasound waves
ultrasound gel
improves image
ultrasound waves are ______ transmitted thorough air/liquid
poorly
liquids
anechoic (black)
low reflection
dense structure
hyperechoic (white)
high reflection
isoechoic
structures that exhibit the same brightness as its surrounding structures
acoustic shadowing
hyperechoic structure not allowing any waves to pass so structure behind appears anechoic
clean shadow
bone
dirty shadow
gasses
dirty shadow means the image is
blurry
acoustic shadowing is depended on
density of hyperechoic structure
acoustic window
when viewing anechoic structure (fluid filled), structures deep to them are enhanced secondary to wave progression through the fluid
ultrasound indications
vascular access
nerve blocks
diagnosi
ultrasound contraindications
none
practiioner lack of training could cause misdiagnosis
high frequency probe
shallow penetration
great resolution
types of high freq probes
linear/vascular
intracavity
low freq prob
higher depth of penetration
lower resolution