Title :
Acoustic output of a harmonic scalpel: airborne ultrasound and derived acoustic power in water
Author :
Koch, C. ; Borys, M. ; Fedtke, T. ; Richter, U. ; Pöhl, B.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Tech. Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
The acoustic output of a harmonic scalpel was experimentally determined. The sound pressure level of airborne ultrasound was measured by both, a microphone and an artificial head. In addition, the derived output power in water was determined by a hydrophone measurement
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; radiation therapy; surgery; underwater sound; acoustic output; airborne ultrasound; artificial head; harmonic scalpel; hydrophone measurement; microphone; sound pressure; ultrasonic surgery; underwater acoustic power; Acoustic measurements; Blades; IEC standards; Microphones; Power measurement; Power system harmonics; Pressure measurement; Surgery; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic variables measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 2001 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7177-1
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2001.991981
