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…

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

Learn why preventative maintenance on your ultrasound machine is so important with this real-world example.

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…

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…

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…

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…