Output Vs. Receiver Gain - Video Lesson

Welcome back to our course on ultrasound display methods. In today's lesson, we'll focus on two key parameters in ultrasound imaging, output power and receiver gain. These settings are crucial for producing diagnostic quality images while ensuring patient safety. We'll also discuss the biological effects of ultrasound energy or bio effects, including thermal and mechanical effects and how they relate to the safe use of ultrasound technology. Let's get started. Output power refers to the amount of energy emitted by the ultrasound transducer during each pulse, measuring the strength of the transmitted ultrasound signal. Increasing output power enhances the intensity of sound waves which strengthens returning echoes and improves image brightness and signal strength. This is particularly important when imaging deeper structures or tissues with low echogenicity as stronger signals ensure clearer diagnostic quality images. Without sufficient output power, echoes may be too