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The clinical significance of ultrasonography (US) artifacts

Expiry Date
: 14/12/2022
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
Rating
: 2.9/4

Artifacts encountered at clinical US are discussed and how it contributes to proper image interpretation of US images.

Keywords: US Artifacts; Acoustic Energy; Beam-Width Artifact; Section-Thickness Artifact; Axial Resolution.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to update the knowledge of practitioners on US artifacts.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Acoustic shadowing;
  2. What happens with an ultrasound wave when it travels through tissue;
  3. Path or speed related artifacts;
  4. Attenuation artifacts; and
  5. Refraction.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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