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Ultrasound: probe selection

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Background

Probes

Linear

Uses:
- DVT ultrasound
- Ocular ultrasound
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Ultrasound: Nerves
- Ultrasound-guided Procedures (Vascular access, nerve blocks, etc)

Curvilinear

Uses:

Phased Array

Uses:

Endocavitary

Uses:
- Pelvic ultrasound (transvaginal)
- Peritonsillar abscess

Probe Selection

Probe beam.png

Pearls and Pitfalls

External Links

See Also

Ultrasound (main)

References

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