The basic ultrasound process uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
How Ultrasound Works: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Here's a detailed look at the ultrasound process:
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Transducer Application: A hand-held device called a transducer is placed on the skin. This transducer is connected to a computer.
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Sound Wave Emission: The transducer emits high-frequency sound waves into the body.
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Penetration and Reflection: These sound waves travel through tissues and organs. When the sound waves encounter different tissues, some of them are reflected back to the transducer as echoes.
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Echo Conversion: The transducer receives these echoes and converts them into electrical impulses.
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Image Generation: The computer processes these electrical impulses to create a visual representation (image) on a screen. According to the reference, these electrical impulses show a picture on a screen.
In essence, ultrasound uses the principles of sound wave reflection to visualize internal body structures.
