Cuddly transition device for medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging

摘要

An ultrasound imaging spacer (28) has a stiffer portion (32) for contact with a bulkhead (30) and a flexible portion (34) filled with viscous fluid (36) for conforming to the patient, leaving fewer or no air gaps results. Pressure is applied through the spacer (28) (46) to flatten the connective tissue, resulting in fewer shading artifacts.