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Image Optimisation Helpful tips to improve the 2D-Image and Doppler registrations. Common adjustments for the most routinely used applications on the ultrasound machine. Frequently made beginner mistakes. I will not go deep into physics
Image Optimisation What is good quality image?
Applications on the Ultrasound Machine 2D-Imaging M-mode Spectral Doppler Color Doppler Tissue Doppler 3D-Imaging
Presets Create presets. Do not use factory presets. All machines at the lab MUST have the same presets. Enables uniformed exams.
2D Optimisation GAIN iscan ZOOM Depth Focus
Higher frequency 2D Optimisation Selection of Transducer Better resolution - Less penetration Lower frequency Better penetration - Less resolution Broad band transducers have a range of frequencies.
2D Optimisation Adjust the sector size to increase Framerate Depth Set the depth to a minimum according to what need to be imaged. Sector width Set the width as narrow as possible. Lateral resolution
2D Optimisation Sector size Excessive depth Depth: 18 cm Wide sector angle Fame Rate: 45 Hz Adjusted sector size Depth:12 cm Decreased sector angle Frame Rate: 76 Hz
Overall Gain 2D Optimization Gain settings Adjusts the Brightness in the Image Equal in the whole image Influences Receiving Signals
2D Optimization Gain settings TGC Time-Gain Compensation Adjusts Gain at a Specific Depth Compensate for the Attenuation of Ultrasound
2D Optimisation Gain settings
2D Optimisation Gain settings iscan/auto Optimisation The machine analyses the tissue and automatically adjusts the gain settings Good starting point
2D Optimisation Gain settings Over gained settings Correct gain settings
2D Optimisation Focus Works as a photo camera lens Lateral Resolution Multiple focus zones Decreases Frame Rate!
2D Optimisation
2D Optimisation Zoom Small region of interest High Frame rate High resolution
2D Optimisation Frame Rate 87 Hz Frame Rate 120 Hz
2D Optimisation 2 nd Harmonic Imaging Reduces Image Artefacts by Filtering out Harmonic signals. Send at a lower frequency and listen for a higher frequency. Higher overtone less noise but also less energy.
2D Optimisation Fundamental 2nd Harmonic
2D Optimisation Create a 2D image with highest detail Use the highest frequency transducer without compromising penetration Use minimal depth setting Use small sector width Optimise gain settings Use zoom function for small area of interest Use the focal zone
M-mode Plots movements of structures along the cursor and are displayed along a time axis. Track fast movements Very High Resolution
M-mode Wrong positioning LVID: 60 mm Accurate positioning LVID: 49 mm
Ultrasound Doppler F = 2F 0V C cos θ Angle between the blood flow and the ultrasound beam is very important Stay as parallel to flow as possible Never exceed 20 degrees
Ultrasound Doppler
Ultrasound Doppler Spectral Doppler The scale is set to high Correct setting
Ultrasound Doppler Spectral Doppler Slow sweep speed 50 mm/s Fast sweep speed 150 mm/s
Ultrasound Doppler Spectral Doppler Over gained settings Correct gain settings
Ultrasound Doppler Spectral Doppler Spectral Doppler signals for accurate measurements. Doppler angle <20º Adjust the Scale Adjust Sweep speed Optimise Gain settings
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler 2D-gain set too high Correct settings
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler Color Doppler Gain
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler Color Box Size
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler Color Doppler Scale: 66 cm/s Color Doppler Scale: 53 cm/s
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler Color Doppler Scale: 67 cm/s Color Doppler Scale: 123 cm/s
Ultrasound Doppler Color doppler Well defined Color Doppler jets with high Frame Rates Decrease 2D gain Adjust Color Doppler Gain Minimize Color Box Adjust Color Doppler Scale
What is good a quality image? 2D image with highest detail information Spectral doppler for accurate measurements Color doppler with high frame rates and well defined jets
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