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Chapter 5 Measurements and Calculations
Optimization of Measurement Accuracy
2D Mode
X Resolution is in proportion to the frequency of the probe.
X Penetration is in inverse proportion to the frequency of the probe.
X The highest resolution can be obtained at the focus of the probe where the ultrasound beam is
narrowest.
X The most accurate measurements can be obtained at the focus depth. The accuracy decreases as the
distance from the focus increases, widening the beam width.
X Using the zoom function or minimizing the depth display makes distance or area measurements
more accurate.
M Mode
X The accuracy of time measurements can be increased when the speed and the display format are set
to high values.
X The accuracy of distance measurements can be increased when the display format is set to higher
values.
Doppler Mode
X It is recommended to use lower frequency ultrasound for measurement of faster blood ows.
X The size of the sample volume is limited by the axial direction of the ultrasound.
X Using lower frequency ultrasound increases penetration.
X The accuracy of time measurements can be increased when the speed is increased.
X The accuracy of velocity measurements can be increased when the vertical scale is set to smaller
values.
X It is most important to use an optimal Doppler angle to enhance the accuracy of velocity measurements.
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