Ultrasound probe

University Of Dundee (2013) Ultrasound probe. .

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Abstract

An ultrasound probe (10) comprises a pair of one dimensional transducer modules (1, 2) arranged in-line but set apart from each other in a shallow “V” shape. This allows a wide gap for needle manipulation while maintaining the ability to compute a good acoustic image of the target area (4) on an ultrasound scan engine. The ultrasound image is a product of data from both the arrays. The probe (10) is shaped to allow ergonomic manipulation possibilities for the anaesthetist. The probe can be held in a ‘pencil-type’ grip anywhere on the main body, or by pushing directly on the back of arrays. The shape of the probe, means it sits in position better on a patient than a conventional probe.

Item Type:Patents
Additional Information:Publication Number: WO2013030556A1.
International Application Number: PCT/GB2012/052096.
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cochran, Professor Sandy
Authors: Cochran, S., Habeshaw, R., McLeod, G., Corner, G., and Marsh, J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
First Published:07 July 2013

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