Slice Thickness and Elevational Resolution - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to our course on ultrasound display methods. Today, we're going to discuss slice thickness and elevational resolution, as well as how these factors impact image quality, artifact formation, and diagnostic accuracy. We will explore the relationship between slice thickness and image resolution, describe how transducer design influences elevational resolution, and discuss strategies for minimizing artifacts in clinical practice. Additionally, we will examine how modern transducer technologies, such as one and a half dimensional, also known as a one point five d array, enhance elevational resolution and improve imaging performance. Let's get started. In diagnostic ultrasound, image quality is determined by multiple factors, including spatial resolution, contrast resolution, and artifact minimization. Among these, elevational resolution, also known as slice thickness resolution, plays a crucial role in determining the accuracy and clarity of an ultrasound image. Understanding slice thickness and its imp