摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with a stethoscopic function combining the stethoscopic function and an ultrasonic diagnostic function without impairing convenience. <P>SOLUTION: The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with the stethoscopic function includes: a receiving part 11 having a microphone for receiving acoustic signals generated within a subject, and an ultrasonic probe 30 transmitting ultrasonic waves toward the interior of the subject and receiving echo signals reflected within the subject; a signal processing part for processing the acoustic signals and echo signals; and a transmitting part for transmitting the signals processed by the signal processing part, to an external device. The receiving part 11 has a protective member 22 protecting a subject contact surface of the ultrasonic probe, and is switched between an exposure position of exposing the ultrasonic probe from the protective member, and a storage position of storing the ultrasonic probe in the protective member according to the relative position change of the microphone and ultrasonic probe. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT</p> |