SONO2013

This course is designed to provide a practical understanding of the principles of ultrasound physics and sonographic instrumentation as it pertains to diagnostic medical sonography and its use in the clinical setting. Topics include the properties of sound waves, interactions of sound waves, ultrasound instrumentation and functions of the components of processing, scan converter displays, image and display techniques, film and methods of permanent image recording, ultrasound transducers, operating standards, equipment calibration, resolution, gray scale photography and film critique. In addition, sonographic artifacts will be analyzed.