TRANSCUTANEOUS SPECTRAL BLOOD-FLOWMETER

Abstract

A proposed instrument capable of measuring quantitative blood flow in man is described. The techniques utilized involve no trauma or hazard to the patient and, being transcutaneous, are suitable for clinical use. This report reviews the present status of transcutaneous blood-flowmeters, furnishes a brief tutorial on basic ultrasonic principles and limitations relevant to biological usage, considers the theoretical bases for the proposed techniques, and translates these into a prototype system. Finally, recommendations for initiating a program to devise such an instrument are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707136

Entities

People

  • Marcel P. Fraser

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Impedance
  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Blood Flow
  • Blood Vessels
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Doppler Effect
  • Flowmeters
  • Frequency
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Repetition Rate
  • Ultrasounds
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Veins

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design