Dr. Beryl Benacerraf, a radiologist with an uncanny visual sense who revolutionized the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities like Down syndrome through the use of ultrasound technology, died on Oct. 1 at her home in Cambridge, Mass. She was 73. Read more here:
Some clinicians are worried that infection control procedures, especially on transducers used in emergency departments, are not followed rigorously. Inconsistency in ultrasound transducers leads to health care-associated infections (HAIs), and many HAIs are because the health care workers are not following strict protocol of using…
A stick-on patch that can take an ultrasound scan of a person’s insides while they go about their daily lives has been called a revolution in medical imaging. The patch, which is about the size of a postage stamp, can take pictures of blood vessels,…
The best premium used ultrasound machines Recommended systems: GE Voluson E8, Philips iU22 Premium used ultrasound machines used to be the top of the line but have since been recently superseded by a newer replacement. There may only be a small difference in performance or…
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A study from MIT’s Mechanical Engineering Department suggests ultrasounds have the potential to damage coronaviruses. Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.Through computer simulations, the team modeled the virus’ mechanical response to vibrations…
Getting started The first steps of performing an ultrasound involve: Turning on the machine (easy, but often overlooked; often a button in the upper left or right corner of the keypad). Entering the patient’s information (e.g. name, date of birth, hospital number). Selecting an appropriate ultrasound probe for the area…
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