Linear Probe
The frequency of the linear array probe is 4-12 MHz, which can be applied on ultrasonic examination of superficial organs, vessels, and tissues, etc. Compared with other linear probes, Stork linear probes have a more professional algorithm platform and GPU framework to ensure clear images.
Linear array transducers made by Stork Healthcare are used to scan small parts of the body and shallow structures like the thyroid in your neck. The high frequency linear probe produces a more square or rectangular image.
Types Of Linear Probes
Linear Ultrasound Probe Frequency
The linear array ultrasound probe has a linear arrangement of piezoelectric crystals and good near-field resolution, which can be used for superficial inspection. The frequency of linear ultrasound probes generally used for 2D imaging is 2.5-12MHz. Stork ultrasound probe frequency is 4-12MHz, which can be used for various superficial tissues, small organs, peripheral blood vessels, such as blood vessel examination, venipuncture, blood vessel visualization, chest, thyroid, tendon, etc.
Linear Vs Convex Ultrasound Probe
The center frequency of linear stork ultrasound probe is generally above 7MHz and the scanning depth is superficial. It's also named “Superficial Probe” because of usually being used for superficial organs and tissues such as the musculoskeletal, blood vessels, breasts, arteries, etc.
The center frequency of the convex ultrasound probe is generally 3.5MHz and the scanning depth is deep. It's also named “Abdominal Probe” because of usually being used for the liver, kidney, lungs, abdominal cavity, pelvis and chest cavity, etc.
Advantages of ultrasound convex probe compared with linear ultrasound probe:
1）The scanning field of the deep part is wider under the condition of equal body surface area.
2）It can effectively avoid the blind angle of scanning caused by the bone tissues such as ribs.
3）It is more conducive to squeezing the gas inside the visceral organ by using the surface of the arc-shaped probe, which also is conducive to both observation and elimination of scanning the blind corner.
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