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Transducers in medical ultrasound. Part 4: Transducer safety.

Authors :
Wells PN
de Jong N
Bom N
Somer J
Source :
Ultrasonics [Ultrasonics] 1986 Jul; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 230-2.
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

Transducer safety encompasses a wide spectrum of topics. It may range from mechanical construction reliability to biological effects created by ultrasound radiation. In this Paper the electrical and acoustical safety aspects are summarized and initial experience with sterilization of echocardiographic transducers for peroperative cardiac scanning is mentioned.

Subjects

Subjects :
Equipment Safety
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Sterilization methods
Echocardiography instrumentation
Transducers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0041-624X
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ultrasonics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3727175
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0041-624x(86)90096-x
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