Ultrasound coupling system

Abstract

An ultrasound coupling system 100 for coupling any ultrasound transducer 106 to a body surface to be examined includes a stand-off holder 102 for receiving the ultrasound transducer 106. The stand-off holder 102 has a frame section with a central aperture The frame section includes a fixation member 108 for removably mounting a stand-off cushion 104 to the stand-off holder 102. The central aperture is configured to accommodate an end portion 118 of the ultrasound transducer 106 having an end surface. The frame section is configured such that the end surface contacts the stand-off cushion 104 through the central aperture in a state where the stand-off cushion 104 is removably mounted to the frame section and the end portion 118 of the ultrasound transducer 106 is accommodated in the central aperture.

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