special subjects
Ultrasonography
Introduction
In ultrasonography, a signal generator is combined with a transducer. Piezoelectric crystals in the signal generator convert electricity into high-frequency sound waves, which are sent into tissues. The tissues scatter, reflect, and absorb the sound waves to various degrees. The sound waves that are reflected back (echoes) are converted into electric signals. A computer analyzes the signals and displays an anatomic image on a screen. Ultrasonography is portable, widely available, relatively inexpensive, and safe. No radiation is used. Procedure demonstrated by Robert Strony, DO, MBA, RDCS, FACEP, Medical Director, Point of Care Ultrasound, Geisinger; Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; Associate Professor (Adjunct) Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. Procedure demonstrated by Robert Strony, DO, MBA, RDCS, FACEP, Medical Director, Point of Care Ultrasound, Geisinger; Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; Associate Professor (Adjunct) Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. Procedure demonstrated by Robert Strony, DO, MBA, RDCS, FACEP, Medical Director, Point of Care Ultrasound, Geisinger; Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; Associate Professor (Adjunct) Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. 