Publication Name	World Journal of Anesthesiology
Manuscript ID	6920
Country	Canada

Received	2013-10-29 22:12
Peer-Review Started	2013-10-31 08:33
To Make the First Decision	2013-12-02 11:43
Return for Revision	2013-12-04 08:58
Revised	2013-12-09 05:18
Second Decision	2014-02-18 12:01
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2014-02-18 12:31
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Category	Anesthesiology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Review of essential understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Harsha Shanthanna
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Harsha Shanthanna, MBBS, MD, DNB, FIPP, EDRA, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, St Joseph’s Hospital, Health Sciences Centre 2U1, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton L8N 3Z5, Canada. harshamd@gmail.com
Key Words	Ultrasound physics; Ultrasound in regional anesthesia; Essential concepts of ultrasound; Ultrasound basics; Artifacts
Core Tip	This review summarises the essential concepts of ultrasound (US) physics and equipment operation. To make the best use of US in regional anesthesia and pain practice, it is important to obtain a quality image. Since anesthesiologists do not depend on any image technician, it is necessary for them to understand the operating principles of the equipment. The physician will also have to choose an appropriate transducer, and make suitable adjustments in gain and focus. All these concepts are detailed in simple terms along with necessary figures for easy understanding.
Publish Date	2014-03-11 12:20
Citation	Shanthanna H. Review of essential understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation. World J Anesthesiol 2014; 3(1): 12-17 Available from: URL: http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6182/ full/v3/i1/12.htm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5313/wja.v3.i1.12
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6182/full/v3/i1/12.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5313/wja.v3.i1.12

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