Table 2 Frequently reported combinations of transducer types, probe orientations and scanning modes ( n = 78)
Transducer type | Probe orientation | Scanning mode | Reported usage |
|---|---|---|---|
Linear | Sagittal | B-mode and M-mode | 30.8% |
(24) | |||
Linear | Transverse | B-mode and M-mode | 12.8% |
(10) | |||
Linear | Sagittal | B-mode | 10.2% |
(8) | |||
Curvilinear | Sagittal | B-mode and M-mode | 7.6% |
(6) | |||
Curvilinear | Transverse | B-mode | 6.4% |
(5) | |||
Curvilinear | Sagittal | B-mode | 5.1% |
(4) | |||
Linear | Sagittal and transverse | B-mode and M-mode | 5.1% |
(4) | |||
Linear | Transverse | B-mode and Doppler-mode | 3.8% |
(3) | |||
Linear | Transverse | B-mode | 3.8% |
(3) | |||
Curvilinear | Transverse | B-mode and M-mode | 2.6% |
(2) | |||
Other combinations | 11.5% | ||
(9) | |||