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An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging
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2017
The development of new ultrasound (US) probes based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (CMUT) technology requires an early realistic assessment of imaging capabilities. We describe a repeatable experimental protocol for US image acquisition and comparison with magnetic resonance images, using an ex vivo bovine brain as an imaging target.
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Nerve Ultrasound Protocol to Detect Dysimmune Neuropathies
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2021
This article presents a protocol for nerve ultrasound in polyneuropathies to aid the diagnosis of inflammatory neuropathies.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma
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2018
Glaucoma is a chronic disease with progressive degeneration of optic nerve fibers resulting in decreased visual field. Elevated intraocular pressure is considered the most important and the only treatable risk factor. This manuscript describes a simple, surgeon-friendly, non-incisional technique, named Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty, for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Diaphragm Function
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2014
Diagnostic ultrasound imaging has proven to be effective in diagnosing various respiratory diseases in human and animal subjects. We demonstrate a comprehensive ultrasound protocol utilized by Dr. Zuo's lab to analyze diaphragm kinetics specifically in mouse models. This is also a non-invasive research technique which can provide quantitative information on mouse respiratory muscle function.
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Transducer selection helps match the examination to the anatomical region and clinical question being evaluated. Because the protocol specifies this choice in advance, different examinations can follow a consistent approach rather than relying on unstructured scanning. This supports the acquisition of interpretable images and helps clinicians compare findings when the same region is examined again.
Image settings influence how returning echoes are represented in the real-time image. Echo strength varies according to differences in tissue acoustic properties, so consistent settings help preserve meaningful visual information across examinations. Including these settings in an ultrasound protocol reduces avoidable variation and supports clearer communication when clinicians review or compare images.
Anatomical landmarks provide reference points for examining the intended region, while a defined scanning sequence helps ensure that the relevant area is assessed systematically. Together, they reduce the chance that portions of the target anatomy are approached inconsistently. This organization also makes findings easier to document and communicate between clinicians.
Patient positioning establishes a consistent starting condition for image acquisition and is therefore an important part of repeatability. When the same region is examined using the specified position, transducer, landmarks, and sequence, clinicians have a stronger basis for comparing examinations over time. The protocol can thus support more consistent assessment even when examinations occur on different occasions.
A protocol typically guides the examination from preparation through documentation by specifying patient position, coupling gel use, transducer selection, scanning order, anatomical landmarks, and image settings. During scanning, the transducer sends sound waves and receives returning echoes that form real-time images. Following these planned elements helps produce a consistent record for interpretation.
Clinicians use protocols when examining organs, assessing blood flow, evaluating pregnancy, or investigating soft-tissue abnormalities. The specific plan links the scanning approach to a defined anatomical region or clinical question, while standardized documentation supports communication and comparison. These features make protocols useful when examinations must be interpreted consistently across patients or repeated over time.