Synopsis
Participants will learn about the frequency tradeoff between penetration and resolution, the Piezoelectric effect, how sonographic images are generated, two-dimensional imaging in a plane, appropriate orientation of the probe, orientation conventions, rules for orientation, and what black and white represent in the image. Upon completion of the lesson, participants should have a solid understanding of the basics of ultrasound.
Audience
This module is suitable for all healthcare professionals.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Ultrasound (Module #5001)
Study Time
About 30 minutes
Author
The author is Dr. Chris Moore, Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine as our lead contributor and author. Dr. Moore is fellowship trained in emergency ultrasound and has founded and directed the Section of Emergency Ultrasound at Yale.