What does the ultrasound equipment look like?
Ultrasound scanners consist of a console containing a computer, a keyboard, and electronics, a video display screen and the transducer that is used to scan the body. The most important part of the equipment consists of the transducer connected to the main machine by a long cord. The transducer is a small hand-held device that resembles a microphone. The radiologist or technologist will spread a lubricating gel on the area being examined and then press the ultrasound transducer firmly against the skin using the gel to augment sound transmission. The ultrasound image is immediately visible on a nearby screen that looks much like a computer or television monitor. The radiologist or sonographer watches this screen during an examination and captures representative images for storage. Often, the patient is able to see it as well. How is the procedure performed? The patient is positioned on an examination table, and a clear gel is applied to the area to be examined to augment the ultrasound t
