Seeing through the Skull with Sound: Safety Testing and Field Mapping

Submitter and Co-author information

Jordyn Matthews, Faculty of Science

Standing

Undergraduate

Type of Proposal

Oral Research Presentation

Challenges Theme

Open Challenge

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Roman Maev

Proposal

Ultrasound imaging is a safe and affordable method for obtaining real-time results without using radiation. However, imaging through bone tissue is challenging because sound waves are absorbed and scattered. To address this problem, Tessonics Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, has developed the Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Imaging (TRUBI) device with a custom-designed probe that corrects for distortions caused by the skull. This makes it easier to diagnose intracranial hemorrhages in the brain. To ensure patient safety, it's crucial to verify the acoustic output and prevent heat generation or bubble formation. The presented work will focus on the safety testing and field mapping process for the TRUBI device.

Grand Challenges

Viable, Healthy and Safe Communities

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Seeing through the Skull with Sound: Safety Testing and Field Mapping

Ultrasound imaging is a safe and affordable method for obtaining real-time results without using radiation. However, imaging through bone tissue is challenging because sound waves are absorbed and scattered. To address this problem, Tessonics Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, has developed the Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Imaging (TRUBI) device with a custom-designed probe that corrects for distortions caused by the skull. This makes it easier to diagnose intracranial hemorrhages in the brain. To ensure patient safety, it's crucial to verify the acoustic output and prevent heat generation or bubble formation. The presented work will focus on the safety testing and field mapping process for the TRUBI device.