Competency information
Details
Measure acoustic pressure and derived intensities from continuous and pulsed ultrasound systems
Considerations
- Choice of test equipment used in performance measurements in non-ionising radiation
- Likely and theoretical safety issues in relation to the exposure to non-ionising radiation
- Methods of exposure reduction
- Choice of method for detecting and measuring non-ionising radiation exposure
- Risks and the risk factors associated with patient exposure
- Uncertainties in the measurement of non-ionising radiation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome MR/US: identify and use appropriate measuring equipment |
| # 2 | Outcome MR/US: design measurement schemes to reduce uncertainty |