Which Is The Best Ultrasound Machine



Are you undecided on which portable ultrasound to purchase? Are you unsure of the cost of a portable ultrasound machine? Do you want to see the sizes of these units or gain more insight? Here is a briefing on popular portable ultrasounds along with a video showing you the units themselves. When searching endlessly on which portable scanner performs the necessary task or application for your practice, we can break it down simplistically to understand how the manufacturers market. Capital equipment purchases remain to have the benefit in write-offs and depreciating to help at year-end taxes which may meet an equipment need, while offsetting the economics of the purchase price. Let us know if we may help you. We can advise in both refurbished or demo portable ultrasounds and provide the features and benefits that are sought after or may facilitate processes in your imaging clinic.
BRIEF RECAP ON PORTABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS
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The Sonosite M-Turbo portable was heavily marketed for MSK and Needle or PICC line injections. It is super portable, can withstand a 3 meter drop so it is portable and the imaging is very clean for the Sonosite products. It accomplished what it set out to do. Also great for EMED/Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and any shared service application.
The M-Turbo makes scanning in quick situations, fast and easy. The M-Turbo ultrasound provide quick access buttons to optimize and scan for efficiency. It is super portable for on the go or emergency situations. An ideal fit for the sonographer/technician that is seeking all this in a portable ultrasound.
10.4" LCD Monitor
SonoHD Imaging Technology - 16X Processing Power
Boots up in 15 seconds
2D / Tissue Harmonic Imaging / M-mode
Velocity Color Doppler / Color Power Doppler
PW, PW Tissue Doppler and CW (optional)
Image processing
SonoADAPT™ Tissue Optimization
SonoHD™ Imaging Technology
SonoMB™ Multi-beam Imaging
Dual imaging, Duplex imaging
2x pan/zoom capability, Dynamic range and gain
Onboard Image and Clip Storage/Review
8GB internal Flash memory storage capability
2 USB Ports
Very Lightweight: 7lbs
Abdomen
Gynecology
MSK
Podiatry
Breast
Orthopedic
PICC Line
Nerve
Vascular
Venous Access
Neonatal
Cardiac
IMT
Pain Management
Emergency
Anesthesiology
C60x/5-2MHz Convex
L38x/10-5MHz Linear
HFL38X/6-13MHz HF Linear
L25x//10-5MHz Linear
C11x MicroConvex
ICTx IntraCavitary
P21x Sector
Mindray M7 has fast boot-up, great for busy clinicians, sealed surface for easy infection control and great computing power, you have quick response time and accuracy at your finger tips. Crisp clarity and offers all applications - vascular, cardiac, to 4D.
Excellent 2D image quality and color sensitivity
Numerous clinical measurement and analysis packages
System On Chip (SOC): enables high end system technologies in an extremely compact design
Octal-beam imaging technology: provides excellent temporal resolution
Innovative implementation of multiple tissue harmonic imaging technologies: to improve image quality of technically difficult patients
4D: real-time 3D imaging
iStation™ : on board workstation for patient information management and connectivity
• Durable chassis, 1.5 meter drop tested, meets the transport and handling demands of various care environments
15" LCD Monitor Display
PW Doppler
HPRF
Color doppler flow imaging
Power doppler flow imaging
Directional power doppler flow imaging
Tissue harmonic imaging
Trapezoid imaging
iBeam™ : spatial compounding
iScape™ : panoramic imaging
iTouch™ : single button image optimization
iZoom™ : enables accurate viewing of image for user from distance
Cine compare: innovative workflow tool for measurement and report
160G Integrated hard disk
Multi-language screen display and control panel overlay
Carrying case with telescopic handle
Software Options
iClear™
CWD module
iScape™ module
Free Xros M (Anatomical M)
Smart 3D module
4D module
TDI (Tissue Doppler imaging) module
DICOM
IMT: auto-measurement of carotid intimae-thickness
Ports
2 USB Ports
1 ECG Port
1 Serial Port
1 Composite
DVI-I Output
ECG Module (optional)
Hardware Options
External USB DVD-RW: SE-S224Q
IO extend module: IOM-21
Transducer extend
module: PEM-21
V/A extend module: VAM-11
ECG module: ECG-21
ECG lead
Footswitch: 971-SWNOM
Mobile trolley: UMT-300
Pack
Dust-proof cover
Battery Pack (LI23I001A)
Wireless-LAN adapter
Needle-guided brackets
Peripherals Supported:
Black/white video printer
SONY UP-D897
Color video printer: SONY UP-D23MD
C5-2s Convex
7L4s Linear
L14-6s Linear
L14-6Ns Linear
L12-4s Linear
P4-2s Sector
P7-3s Pediatric Sector
4CD4s 3D/4D Convex
V10-4s Endocavity
V10-4Bs Endocavity
Abdomen
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Cardiac,
Small Parts
Urology
Anesthesia
Emergency
Medicine
Pediatrics
MSK
Intra-operative
Height 3” x Width 14” x Depth 14”
13lbs
Mindray's first laptop portable with a 15" LCD Monitor. Versatility providing Color Doppler for basic examinations to cardiac with ECG. Enhanced resolution with options like Smart 3D, DICOM, CW - what you need to perform shared service applications.
Some of the key features on this mid-range M5 portable ultrasound are:
CW - continuous wave Doppler. Used to measure high velocity of blood deep in human body to meet more professional cardiac application
requirements
Free Xros™ imaging- anatomic M mode. Based on real-time imaging or cineloop of B mode with sample line position and angle adjustable
independently, especially suitable for patients hard to get good images in M-mode
iScape™ View- panoramic imaging. Extending field of view to show the whole structure within one image.
Smart3D™- freehand 3D. Available on all convex, linear and phased array transducers, showing 3D structure with all-round view. Free rotation and cut function enabling user to observe at will, providing more intuitive information in exams.
High resolution 15 inch LCD display,
Color Doppler
PW Doppler
HPRF
Power Doppler
Directional Power Doppler
Tissue Harmonic Imaging
Trapezoidal Imaging
Compound Imaging for Linear Probes
iTouch™
80G HDD
iStation™
Software Options:
DICOM 3.0
Free Xros™ Imaging (Anatomical M mode)
iScape™ View (Panoramic imaging, or extended field of view)
Smart3D™ (Freehand 3D)
Ports:
USB ports
Ethernet port
S-video out port and cable
Measurement & calculation software packages
Multi-language screen display
Multi-language support: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.
Hardware options
Needle guide brackets
I/O module for data transportation
USB V/A module for VCR connection
USB ECG module with electrodes and cables (AHA/IEC)
External USB DVD-R/W
Spare battery
Foot switch with programmable functionality
Trolley
Hand carried bag
3C5s Convex (2.5/3.5/5.0/H5.0/H6.0Mhz)
C5-2s Convex (2-5 MHz/50mm)
7L4s Linear (5.0/7.5/10.0MHz)
6CV1s Micro-convex endocavity (5.0/6.5/8.0MHz)
6C2s Micro-convex (5.0/6.5/8.0MHz)
7L6s Linear transducer (5.0/7.5/10.0MHz)
7L5s Linear transducer (5.0/7.5/10.0MHz)
P4-2s Sector, (2-4 MHz/23mm)
10L4s Linear (8.0/10.0/12.0MHz)
6LE7s Intrarectal linear (5.0/6.5/8.0 MHz)
6LB7s Intrarectal Biplane (5.0/6.5/8.0 MHz)
L14-6s High-frequency linear, (6-14 MHz/25mm)
Abdomen
Obstetrics
Cardiac
Gynecology
Small Parts
Urology
Orthopedics
Peripheral Vascular
Portable ultrasound machine offering color doppler, 3D/4D imaging and shared service with CW Doppler. For someone who needs it all in one portable ultrasound, the U6 gives the flexibility for your business.
The benefits and features of this loaded U6 portable are worth the read.
What Medison did with this portable is enhance the functionality by generating optimal productivity with great imaging results. Here's how:
Speckle Reduction Filter™ (SRF™) - The innovative SRF™ algorithm makes speckle noise a thing of the past.
Spatial Compounding Image™ (SCI™) - SCI™ greatly improves the signal-to-noise ratio and enhances resolution using compounding.
Dynamic MR+2.0™ (DMR+ 2.0™) - The powerful DMR + 2.0™ software improves the contrast resolution of ultrasound images, enabling you to see subtle differences in tissue.
All of this plus a range of general measurements and a full range of Cardiac, Gynecology, Obstetrics, MSK, pediatric and Vascular measurements are available in the MySono U6.
15" Hi-Res LED Display
500 GB Hard Drive
Modes:
B-Mode
M-Mode
Free Angle M-mode
Color Doppler Mode (CD)
Power Doppler Mode (PD)
Directional Power Doppler Imaging (DPDI)
Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD, optional)
Pulse Wave Doppler (PWD)
Live 3D Imaging (4D, optional)
Color M mode(CMM)
Harmonic Imaging
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI)
Tissue Doppler Wave (TDW)
Sonoview
Standard:
Digital Beamformer
Focal Zone Position
Continuous Dynamic Receive Focus/Aperture
Multi-Frequency/Wideband Technology
Full Spectrum Imaging™
256 Shades of Gray
Adjustable Field of View (FOV)
Image Reverse: Right/Left
Image Rotation: 2 steps
Rotation: 0°, 180°
Cine Loop
ATO
Option:
4D
3D XI™
Cardiac Measurement
Auto IMT™
DMR PLUS™
DICOM
Cardiac
Lithium-Ion Battery
Wired/Wireless option
Ports:
1 Probe Port, 3 USB Ports, 1RJ45, 1 DVI
Display Language,
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese
C4-9 Microconvex
C2-5 Convex
C2-8 Convex
LN5-12 Linear
EVN4-9 Endovaginal
3D2-6 4D Volume Convex
3D4-9 4D Volume Transvaginal
P2-4 Sector
CWD2.0
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Abdomen
Cardiac
MSK
Vascular
Urological
Small Parts
Pediatric
Fetal Heart
CX50 system offers a small, compact design that is ideal for premium performance portability in ultrasound. PureWave feature captures a broad band of tissue information for exceptional clarity and information. Tissue Specific Imaging presets offer a new level of exam automation - get better images with less keystrokes.
"CX50 system is built on a new platform and architecture in a small, compact design that is ideal for taking premium performance anywhere you need it. PureWave, a clinically proven imaging technology previously available only on Philips premium systems, captures a broad band of tissue information for exceptional clarity and information. Tissue Specific Imaging presets offer a new level of exam automation—transducers are optimized by exam type,
providing excellent images with minimal adjustment. Highly configurable portability enables you to study the most difficult-to-image patients across a variety of clinical needs. The CX50 has sophisticated system controls to help you acquire the best possible data on your patients, including many one-button optimization controls that adjust thousands of system parameters."
"Supports PureWave technology and high-density array configurations
Multi-variate harmonic imaging including pulse inversion processing
One-touch 2D optimization with broadband frequency compounding
SonoCT real-time beam-steered compound imaging
Advanced XRES adaptive image processing
Continuously variable steering in 2D, color Doppler, and Doppler modes
iSCAN one-touch intelligent optimization for 2D and Doppler
2D, M-mode, Anatomical M-mode
Color M-mode
Color Power Angio (CPA) imaging
Directional CPA
Pulsed wave (PW) Doppler
HPRF PW Doppler
Continuous wave (CW) Doppler
Freehand 3D imaging
QLAB advanced quantification software
Invert and color invert
Color compare mode
Dual mode
Duplex for simultaneous 2D and Doppler
Triplex for simultaneous 2D, Doppler, and color or Color Power Angio, Live compare
Tissue harmonic imaging (THI), Trapezoidal imaging
Pulse inversion harmonic imaging
Contrast imaging—cardiac left ventricular opacification (LVO)
Adaptive Doppler, Adaptive color Dopple
Color tissue Doppler imaging
Pulsed wave tissue Doppler imaging
SmartExam system-guided protocol capability"
C5-1 5-1MHz Convex
C9-3v 9-3MHz Transvaginal
L12-3 12-3 MHz Linear
S5-1 5-1MHz Sector
X7-2t TEE Sector 7-2MHz
D2cwc
D5cwd
"Cardiac,
TEE
Stress echo,
Abdomen,
Vascular,
Obstetrics,
Gynecology,
Small parts,
Breast,
MSK,
Emergency medicine,
Regional anesthesia,
Intervention"
14 X 16.25 X 3