Infection Control Concerns – Contamination of Ultrasound Transducers

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…

Stick-on Ultrasound – A Revolution?

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,…

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Voluson E8, Philips iU22 Premium used ultrasound machines used to be the top of the line but have since been recently superseded by a newer replacement.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

Preventative Maintenance of Ultrasound Machines- Customer Story

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

Ultrasounds have the potential to damage coronavirus

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…

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…