Introduction to Ultrasound Physics

Name: Introduction to Ultrasound Physics
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Learn the basic principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound Physics

Created byPaul Mushinsky

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the basic principles of Ultrasound Physics and its implementation in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Course content

7 sections • 30 lectures • 2h 21m total length

Introduction to this course6:05
This is the Introduction to the Course.

Creation of Sound Wave3:48
After viewing the video, the students should be able to understand the Sound wave creation and propagation through the tissue.
Sound Frequency Units2:41
After this video the students must be familiar with the units of Sound Frequency
Sound Frequency Ranges2:30
After this video the students must understand and memorize the Sound Frequency ranges.
Sound Waves2:55
After this video the students will understand and know the difference between the longitudinal and transverse waves.
Compression and Rarefaction1:55
After this video the students will understand the areas of Compression and Rarefaction in the Medium (Tissue).
Sound Frequency, Period, Velocity, and Wavelength3:49
After this video the students should understand the concepts of Sound Frequency, Period, Velocity, and Wavelength.
Sound Frequency, Period, and Wavelength - Visualization6:01
After this video the students should visually understand the graphical representation of Sound Frequency, Period and Wavelength.
Sound Waves and Tissue2:57
After this video the students should the concept of the Tissue or the Medium in Ultrasound as well as the term Bulk Modulus.
Section 2 Quiz

Medium, Density, and Compressibility3:38
After this video the students should understand the medium, its density, and its compressibility.
Continuous Wave and Pulsed Wave Ultrasound6:06
After this video the students should understand the Continuous and Pulsed Wave Ultrasound
Continuous vs Pulsed Wave - Visualization1:57
After this lecture the students should be able to visualize the difference between the Pused Wave and Continuous Wave Ultrasound modes.
PRF, PRP, Pulse Duration and Spatial Pulse Length4:16
After this lecture the students should be able to understand the Pulse Repetition Frequency, Pulse Repetition Period, Pulse Duration, and Spatial Pulse Length.
PRF, PRP, Pulse Duration and Spatial Pulse Length - Visualization6:30
After this lecture the students should be able to visually understand the Pulse Repetition Frequency, Pulse Repetition Period, Pulse Duration, and Spatial Pulse Length.
Sound Variables - Intensity, Amplitude, Power, Decibels8:27
After this lecture the students should understand the variables of sound such as Power, Amplitude, Intensity, know the relationship between the Intensity and Amplitude, and know the 3dB Rule.
Section 3 Quiz

Velocity and Piezoelectric Effect6:46
After this lecture the students should understand the velocity of sound in different tissues and should be familiar with Piezoelectric Effect.
Impedance and Reflection11:16
After this lecture the students should understand the concepts of Impedance and Reflection
Reflection, Refraction, and Angle of Incidence5:00
After this lecture the students should be familiar with the concepts of Reflection, Refraction, Angle of Incidence, and the Angle of Reflection
Specular vs Non-Specular Reflectors3:52
After this lecture the students should understand the difference between the Specular and Non-Specular Reflectors.
Attenuation7:26
After this lecture the students should understand the concept of Attenuation
Shadowing1:56
After this lecture the students should understand the concept of the Shadowing.
Section 4 Quiz

Resolutions - Definitions4:18
After this lecture the students will learn the definitions of Axial, Lateral and Spatial resolutions.
Axial and Lateral Resolutions - Visualization6:26
After this lecture the students will be able to visualize the Axial and Lateral resolutions.
US Beam Formation3:23
After this lecture the students will be able to understand the areas of the US Beam
US Beam Formation - Visualization3:34
After this lecture the students will be able to visualize the US Beam areas
Axial, Lateral and Spatial Resolutions7:40
After this lecture the students will understand what factors determine the Axial, Lateral and Spatial Resolutions.
Section 5 Quiz

Array Transducers10:27
After this lecture the students will understand the array transducer types and the shapes of the images they create.
CW vs PW Ultrasound Modes1:57
After this lecture the students will understand the difference between CW and PW array transducer types and why you should use them.
Brief Description of Ultrasound Machine2:48
After this lecture the students will understand the major components of Ultrasound Equipment.
Ultrasound Equipment

Requirements

You should already be familiar with basic medical terminology, human anatomy and pathophysiology
You should already be familiar with basic medical terminology, human anatomy and pathophysiology

Description

The Physics is boring. Similarly, the Ultrasound Physics... However, to become a Sonographer, you need to know it and understand it. Yeah, and do not forget about this notorious SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) ARDMS board exam. You MUST pass it successfully in order to become a registered Sonographer, as well as Vascular Technologist.

That is why I'm going to try to make this scary subject more manageable, easier to understand, and easier to learn. There will be a lot of work on your part:

You will have quizzes.
You will need to memorize formulas, definitions, and logical chains of principles.
You will need to do some homework between the lectures.

However, at the end of the day, I can give you a promise: you will not be scared of Ultrasound Physics, and you will be ready to move on to more complicated Ultrasound Physics principles.

Who this course is for:

This Ultrasound Physics course is meant for Diagnostic Ultrasound students, professionals, and Sonographers who are preparing to sit for SPI ARDMS board examination

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Introduction to this course1 lecture • 6min

Introduction to Basic Ultrasound Physics Principles8 lectures • 27min

Continuous vs Pulsed Wave6 lectures • 31min

Propagation of Sound Through Tissue6 lectures • 36min

Resolution5 lectures • 25min

Instrumentation3 lectures • 15min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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