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This chapter provides a concise review of the principles of ultrasound generation, propagation through tissue and image formation and emphasizes the clinical relevance of the basic physics upon which this imaging modality is based. A practical understanding of the topic is emphasized over discussion of theoretical issues. The most common ways of modulating the ultrasound beam to optimize image quality are presented, together with a description and illustrations of the common artifacts that are encountered in clinical practice.
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Sethi, J.M., Halvorson, K. (2015). Principles of Ultrasound for the Intensivist. In: Jankowich, M., Gartman, E. (eds) Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1723-5_1
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