2026 Buyer’s Guide to OB/Gyn Ultrasound Systems

Choosing the Right Ultrasound for Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Fertility Imaging Women’s healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, requiring ultrasound systems that deliver exceptional image quality, advanced automation, and powerful 3D/4D imaging capabilities. From routine prenatal care and gynecology exams to complex maternal-fetal medicine and fertility…

A Preventative Maintenance Guide from All Imaging Systems

How to Care for Your Ultrasound System and Minimize Service & Repair Costs An ultrasound system is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in any healthcare facility. Whether you’re operating a busy hospital imaging department, private practice, OB/GYN clinic, cardiology office, or mobile imaging…

Finding a used Ultrasound Machine

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Voluson E8, Philips iU22 Premium used ultrasound machines used to be the top of the line but have since been recently superseded by a newer replacement.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…

Ultrasound General FAQ

How much do ultrasound machines cost? What are ultrasounds used for? Do ultrasounds have side effects? Get answers to these questions and more…

Philips Ultrasound Systems & Probes FAQ

Find answers to some common questions about Philips Ultrasound Systems & Probes. Get in touch if you have a different question or need more information.

How to Maintain Your Ultrasound Machine

Discover the most important steps to maintaining your ultrasound machine so you can maintain your workflow, minimize disruptions, and maximize your investment.

So you just purchased an ultrasound machine, how do I use it?

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…

What are the main parts of an Ultrasound Machine?

Transducer Probe This is the most important part of the machine. The ultrasound linear probe is responsible for sending and receiving the sound waves that create the image. It does this through the piezoelectric effect, a phenomenon that causes quartz crystals within the probe to vibrate rapidly…

The Major Uses of Ultrasound Technology

Ultrasound has been used in a variety of clinical settings, including obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology and cancer detection. The main advantage of ultrasound is that certain structures can be observed without using radiation. Ultrasound can also be done much faster than X-rays or other radiographic…

You have your ultrasound machine and now need to decide on a probe, what are the options?

Probes and Transducers are often used interchangeably. Not all probes are the same, and it might be challenging to find the one that is right for you. Here are some helpful hints for you to consider. 1. Frequency of the Ultrasound Probe Ultrasound probes are…