PORTABLE ULTRASOUND MACHINE DIFFERENCES: ULTRASOUND NEW RELEASES: CHISON SONOBOOK 9, SONOSCAPE E1 Chison Sonobook 9 – Brand new, High end portable ultrasound with excellent imaging and encompasses many applications including Cardiac Echo with TEE and Stress options, 3D / 4D, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Breast, MSK with High Frequency Linear for superficial imaging, Needle Enhancement for Injections (Anesthesiology/Orthopaedic), Breast, Elastography and the list goes on, It’s Loaded with Crisp Images. Priced right, starting at $26,000 and up. Competes with Philips CX50, Vivid I and is better than Sonoscape S9.  Has the SSD Hard Drive. Sonoscape S9 Pro – High end portable laptop, shared service including cardiac but not stress echo. Keyboard for more effective key punching versus the sensitive touch screen. Ob/Gyn/Vasc/Cardiac. Priced around $20,000 and goes up. GE Logiq e – well-known portable in a long line of GE products. Can be configured with or without cardiac and stress. Many software levels (BTxx) to choose from depending on your needs and your budget. Slim design portable, well known imaging. Many imaging enhancements and features to provide the tools you need for your practice. Added High Frequency Linear Probe to NextGen R7 version. GE Voluson I – best in market 4D portable ultrasound. Still holds its ground in the industry. Long time, well-known and reputable 4D portable. Offered new or refurbished with different levels of software to choose from that will generate great results but just may $ave the pocket a little when needed. GE Vivid I – great cardiac portable ultrasound machine. Who doesn’t know about the Vivid i? Fully-functioning cardiac machine with stress, TVI, TT. Being replaced with newer models but still available. GE Vivid q – a step up from the Vivid I with a little more power along with quantitative measurements like Auto EF and more or less mimics the capabilities of the Vivid 7 line. Great machine, costs more, so the audience is more channeled. GE Vivid iq – newest machine, tablet/ touch screen interface, flip down display. Advanced – 2D TEE, ICE2. Adds the 4D cardiac option to the list to complete with the new Philips CX50. Chison Ebit 60 Ebit 50 or Vet – New release portable scanner for human or veterinary. This is a 15”, 5 inch thick portable unit somewhat similar to the Sonoscape S2 but with a few enhanced features like tilt monitor, faster processor, better imaging. Prices start around $16,000 and goes up with probes. Offers enhancements for Needle Injections for Anesthesiology or Orthopaedic applications. Sonoscape E1 – New machine just released, more information to follow. Here are basics: Black/White Portable, 15.6” LED Display, 13lbs, Slim Design, Fast Bootup, Exceeds Mindray DP50 Portable, 90min Battery, 500GB Hard Drive. Philips CX50 – 3D cardiac echo portable. Philips is designed for cardiologists but is just as good with vascular too. Similar size to the SonoBook but about $15,000-$20,000 more. Easy to use, durable but could cost a bit if a board fails and needs replacing.  Has a standard hard drive. Samsung HM70A – considered the hybrid of hardware and software working cohesively to generate that crystal clear picture that the ClearVue delivers. Not enough feedback to be unbiased on this system. SIUI CTS-800 – this is one of the smaller handheld portables used in the market with just a 7” LCD screen. It’s for outdoor use and on farms, and is water resistant, water proof. Used in the Veterinary market for horses, cows, and farm animals. Edan DUS60 – slightly bulky but user friendly, portable black and white. Similar to the Sonoscape A6 but easier to use and more durable, workflow and DICOM are solid. Great for ob/gyn and with veterinary software, the vet market. Clear images, hard drive (A6 doesn’t offer), Pulsed Wave imaging packed in this economical portable that will do great for what you need. Want more information? Email [email protected] for more details on a system you want to compare.

Ultrasound has had a profound effect on the way doctors can monitor and diagnose health problems. For years it has been a common instrument used to track a woman's pregnancy and discover any issues with unborn children. But it can also be used in the detection of issues such as kidney stones or abnormalities that indicate possible cancer. Like so many other devices, technological advances have now made these devices smaller. Now, a portable ultrasound is becoming a common tool used in many areas of the healthcare profession. These machines are also called point-of-care devices. They deliver imaging technology based on the idea of a traditional ultrasound. However, they are much more compact and can help offices and hospitals streamline the diagnoses process. This technology allows for a level of convenience that was unavailable with larger machines. By incorporating point-of-care ultrasounds, doctors and hospitals are able to provide a level of care never seen before. The benefits are becoming very apparent.

Portable Ultrasound is Changing the Diagnoses Process

Detecting a health issue quickly and correctly is one of the most critical factors in treating illness. Time is against the patient and doctor in many cases. In the past, general radiology procedures have been used to look inside the body to detect problems. Portable ultrasound devices are now being used for more targeted and quick diagnoses and treatment. This type of procedure allows for a much more focused image of an area. It can also be done at the patient's bedside. In addition to a more targeted image, point-of-care ultrasound has eliminated long wait times. Doctors and patients rely less on a lab to produce the results. This has sped up the diagnoses process dramatically. Ease of use is another way these devices are changing the game. Now, even nurses and technicians are able to operate and administer portable ultrasound. Just another way a hospital can streamline the diagnoses process.

New Features Bring New Possibilities

Portable ultrasound units are also being designed with other valuable features. These features are helping doctors pinpoint health issues much more effectively. A more accurate diagnosis results in quicker and more appropriate treatment. Higher image quality is a huge benefit in the diagnoses process. A sharper image resolution gives doctors a better look at potential issues. What once may have been an undetectable problem is now easily diagnosed with high-quality imaging. The ease of use that portable ultrasound provides has led to crucial, quick diagnoses in the case of emergencies. A portable ultrasound can serve as an invaluable resource when detecting life threatening heart or lung problems. Recent advances have produced what are called transesophageal transducers. These devices have the ability to be passed through the esophagus in order to take pictures of the heart. This capability gives an up-close picture of potentially life-threatening issues. This type of technology continues to advance and provide more solutions to patients and doctors. It's important for doctors to have up-to-date knowledge of what is out there.

Lower Costs

The high cost of healthcare is a big issue, especially in America. Without health insurance, the cost of simply diagnosing a health issue can send a person into debt. However, advancement in ultrasound technology can cause an overall decrease in a patient's bill. New mobile devices are being developed at a lower cost. The convenience and availability are causing the cost of diagnoses to drop. Point-of-care devices cut down on the added high cost of lab processing. By providing an immediate result, they minimize the resources needed to diagnose a disorder. This allows a patient to more quickly know if treatment is needed.

Reaching More People in Need

Mobile ultrasound is allowing doctors to provide care in remote areas where resources are scarce. Because of a lack of money or harsh geography, many regions still don't have proper health facilities. This should not be a problem with today's healthcare resources. Now, doctors are able to bring portable ultrasound devices to impoverished regions. Their size and ease of use allow for easy and quick diagnoses in hard to reach areas. Care can now be given to people who formerly went without it. Many of these regions only have access to outdated medical technology. Using equipment that is 30 years old puts the doctors at a great disadvantage. Portable ultrasound allows better technology to be brought to people in need.

A More Streamlined Process

The increase in mobile healthcare technology has caused an overall integration in the healthcare process. In the past, a single imaging machine was relied upon for an entire hospital. Now many smaller machines are being purchased at lower cost and are available for use in one location. These smaller units require much less storage space. They are also able to be moved easily from room to room. The overall effectiveness is helping streamline the diagnoses and treatment process in hospitals. More and more, patients want to be a part of their treatment process. These devices allow for patients to have an interactive connection with their diagnoses. They also allow doctors to interact and engage with the patient during the process. Anesthesiologists are using ultrasound to more precisely gauge needle injections. They can also use this technology to guide the injection. The overall process in hospitals and private offices has been greatly streamlined by the use of mobile ultrasound. Doctors are seeing higher efficiency in their staff and greater patient satisfaction.

Portable Ultrasound Solutions

Mobile ultrasound devices are becoming more popular every year. Their ability to provide effective healthcare solutions have been proven. The ease of use and cost benefits make them essential for every practice. It's important that medical teams have the most up-to-date equipment and technology. You can't afford to be behind the curve when it comes to providing quality care. Enterprise Ultrasound has been providing solutions to clients for close to a decade. We supply new, used and refurbished machines and probes to doctors and hospitals in need of newer healthcare technology. Contact us to discuss your options.