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Doppler probe

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Doppler probe
Etymology: Christian J. Doppler
a handheld diagnostic device that emits ultrasonic waves into the body. Reflection of the waves by a moving structure causes a change in their frequency. The Doppler probe has been used as a diagnostic tool since 1960 to study changes in blood flow in arteries and veins.


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In the first stage, the superficial temporal artery was identified anterior to the tragus, and its course was traced superiorly with a Doppler probe.
Currently surgeons use pen Doppler probes and or duplex ultrasound systems for this purpose.
Access doppler probes and needles that are 22mm and 24mm gauge in size.
 
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