Portable Ultrasound Imaging of the Brain for Use in Forward Battlefield Areas
Abstract
Using ultrasound as a detection device in the body, including the brain, has been extensively investigated. Unfortunately, previous ultrasound-based methods in the brain have suffered from the severe distortion caused by the skull bone. However, we have recently developed a technique that allows ultrasound to propagate through the skull with significantly reduced distortion, using a shear mode technique. The current project will develop a device for non-invasive identification of the presence of foreign bodies inside the skull, and localization of such objects within the skull, will be lightweight, portable, durable, battery-operated, easy to use and appropriate for effective and practical battlefield use in forward areas. The finished device will operate in two modes: In the first mode it will function as a hand-held device, powered by AA batteries. In this mode it will provide a simple yes/no indication on the presence of foreign bodies as a function of location in the brain. In the second mode, the same device will also be capable of interfacing with laptop computer via USB interface. In this mode imaging and analysis software will form an image of regions in the brain, which can be interpreted by a medic or relayed to a remote medical professional for evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA517263
Entities
People
- Gregory T. Clement