Optimal Driving Conditions and Angles for an Ultrasound-Actuated Needle Device

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Abstract

As a commonly used technique in regional anesthesia and biopsy, ultrasound-guided needle procedure still faces difficulties in precisely locating the needle tip. Previous study has shown the potential of using real-time electrical impedance measurements from an ultrasonic needle device as an indicator of the needle tip location. The device applies a Langevin piezoelectric ultrasound transducer to actuate a general anesthesia needle. An adaptive control system, controlled in LabVIEW, allows for real-time impedance measurements. This study seeks to explore the impact of different insertion angles and driving conditions on needle localization using electrical impedance measurements from the device. Gelatin phantoms of 10% and 20% concentration, each with an embedded grape, were used as the testing objects. The results identified a constant current of 10 mA and an insertion angle of 60° as the optimal conditions, supporting the enhanced accuracy of needle tip localization through this method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint Symposium, UFFC-JS 2024 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798350371901
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Sept 2024
Event2024 IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint Symposium, UFFC-JS 2024 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 22 Sept 202426 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint Symposium, UFFC-JS 2024 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint Symposium, UFFC-JS 2024
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period22/09/2426/09/24

Keywords

  • Electrical impedance
  • Insertion angles
  • Needle localization
  • Piezoelectric transducer
  • Ultrasonic needle

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Instrumentation

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