Cardiac Portable and TEE Ultrasound

Chison SonoBook 9 and GE Vivid I: The ultimate ultrasound devices for Cardiac and TEE ultrasound The technology continually advances in ultrasound machines giving rise to new equipment loaded with additional features. The medical field is growing with these technological introductions and branching into areas that patients have patiently awaited. These cardiac portable ultrasound devices and technologies have made the process of achieving excellence less cumbersome while enhancing the outcomes and diagnosis with greater productivity. Now, doctors or physicians don’t have to put in a lot of effort to perform a specified exam although time is always of the essence and the increase in patient load remains to decrease time allotment elsewhere. Ultrasound is a process that is used for diagnosing the internal workings in our human bodies from organs, blood flow and tendons.

Cardiac ultrasound:

For evaluating the health of the heart, the cardiac ultrasound is used to provide high-quality images of moving heart. With these images, a doctor will be able to identify the functioning of the heart and any related issues. The most common type of cardiac echocardiogram ultrasound is the one that is non-invasive using a sector/transthoracic probe for viewing chambers of the heart along with the walls and vessels. For performing this, a specially trained person known as a cardiac sonographer is required. The process is done by applying some gel on the sector probe which is the size of a thumb print. This device is known as a transducer and it rolls over the chest area. This action will further allow the reflected sound waves to create a live picture of the heart movement. Apart from that, a picture of heart and valves will also be provided.

Types of cardiac portable ultrasound:

There are various types of cardiac ultrasounds that are done for different purposes. The most common type of cardiac echo is performed by placing the probe on the outer surface of the chest for capturing images. This is known as a transthoracic echo. Other types include the following:

The Doppler echocardiograms: This type of cardiac ultrasound is used to evaluate the flow of blood in blood vessels and the heart. This procedure is done to check the speed and direction of the blood within the heart. This screening checks for leakages and proper function in the chambers.
A stress echo: This type of cardiac ultrasound is combined with a walk or slight running on a bike or a treadmill. It will further elaborate the working of heart while exercising. The stress tests are also used for checking the narrowing of arteries.
The contrast echocardiogram: In this type of evaluation, a solution is utilized to get a more clear view of the heart. The combination of echocardiogram and IV will make it possible. The solution will then be injected into the vein with IV. However, the side effects will be discussed with the patient before the start of the process.
Transesophageal echo or TEE: It is a type of ultrasound in which an ultrasound camera is passed through the throat to the back of the heart. This process allows the doctor to observe and obtain high-quality images of moving heart. Bite blocks are often used during this procedure in order to keep the integrity of the TEE transducer intact otherwise, it may get damaged which could end up easily costing $15,000-$40,000 for a replacement.
3D cardiac ultrasound like the Philips CX50: For getting high-quality images of the heart for the evaluation of health, the 3D ultrasound technology is used. A special trainer will use a device named transducer on the chest area. This will further reflect the sound waves to provide a 3D picture of the heart. This is not always a necessity but is just a new method of high end cardiac ultrasound imaging.

TEE ultrasound:

A transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a type of test that is used for the production of pictures of the heart. This is done with the use of high-quality sound waves. With TEE, detailed pictures of the heart and the other arteries can be obtained. Unlike a standard cardiac echo, the TEE is done with the attachment of thin tube that is passed through the mouth of a patient into the esophagus. The area is close to the upper surface of the heart which is why it is easier to obtain clear images of the heart and surroundings. The pictures obtained from TEE will help the doctors in the following:

To determine the size of the heart
To determine the thickness of walls
The pumping process of the heart
To detect the presence of any abnormal tissue around the heart as it will cause various infections.
If there is any clotting of the blood around the heart or vessels particularly in the upper chamber.
To detect if there is any leakage of the in the heart valves

It is used for the diagnosis of:

Heart attack
Coronary heart disease
Congenital heart disease
Aortic aneurysm
Cardiomyopathy
Endocarditis
Heart valve disease
Injury in the heart or aorta

Chison SonoBook 9:

A portable ultrasound that is created for a great performance. The Chison SonoBook 9 is capable of doing exceptional diagnostic imaging and this is possible due to the intense R&D that Chison has invested in its latest technology advancements. Its portability, ease of use and other features have made it a number one choice when it comes to getting ultrasound results for various issues. The ultrasound scanner has a slimmer design than its predecessors allowing for more portability for mobile sonographers or radiology technicians moving room to room. Here are some specifications of Chison SonoBook 9:

15” LED Monitor
Auto IMT
Fast Boot-up Time
Shared Service – CW, PW, 4D, TEE, Stress, OB/Gyn/Vascular/Cardiac
Compound Imaging
Speckle Reduction
Qualitative Elastography
Super Needle for Injections
Q-Image (ATO)
Deep Penetration

GE Vivid I:

With the help of GE Vivid I, practitioners will be able to get high-quality images and as a result, they will be able to perform better diagnosis of the issue. The device is also a portable, battery-operated ultrasound machine and best known for its cardiac and vascular imaging. The areas at which the device can be applied include the abdomen, MSK, anesthesiology, general imaging, emergency, obstetrics, vascular, breast, cardiac, critical care etc. The major specifications of GE Vivid I includes the following:

15” LCD monitor
Anatomical M-mode
PW Doppler
Tissue Doppler
CW Doppler
ECG
Stress
Speckle Reduction

Both of the above-mentioned portable ultrasound devices are effective when it comes to the diagnosis procedure. They work quite effective with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac ultrasounds. Enterprise Ultrasound www.enterpriseultrasound.com [email protected]

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Many Choices in Portable Ultrasounds Today

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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New GE LOGIQ e Nextgen portable Ultrasound machine

GE NextGen Logiq e Portable Ultrasound

Its versatility, compact profile, precision tools and easy-to-use platform make the LOGIQ e well-suited for most professionals that want performance in a mobile design. With the more recent versions like the NextGen, you have a wider window of probe opportunities and Needle Enhancement is an added and improved feature. Great imaging enhancements and very popular worldwide, the Logiq e continues to be a mainstay in the portable ultrasound market.

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GE LOGIQ e nextgen PORTABLE ultrasound system

Description

The new LOGIQ e NextGEN imaging engine comes from GE’s flagship systems, delivering console performance in a compact package. Now with a Solid State Hard Drive & i7 Processor

Faster processing, faster frame rates, faster transition times enabling “Technology Layering” for enhanced imaging in multiple applications
Improved detail and contrast resolution along with improved penetration on all probes.
Solid State Hard Drive = Less moving parts for improved reliability. Double the channel count of current LOGIQ e.

Improved visualization of smaller targets
Improved needle guidance, now with needle gain
Patient Follow Up Tool with Fusion for serial studies.

Specifications

Color Flow Mode
Power Doppler Imaging (PDI)
Pulse Wave Doppler (PWD)
Continuous Wave Doppler
15” high resolution LCD screen
Integrated solid state hard drive
Automatic optimisation
CrossXBeam™
Speckle Reduction Imaging (SRI-HD)
Virtual Convex / Virtual Apex
Fine Angle Steer
HD Zoom (Write Zoom)
Coded Harmonic Imaging (CHI) – Enhances near field reslolution for improved small parts imaging as well as far field penetration. Diminshes low frequency / amplitude noise and provides clarity to needle, anatomy and motion.
Raw Data Processing
Quicksave – Single button push sends single image or entire patient exam to memory stick or network
On-board manual (Help)
Loop storage – from live scanning and from memory
Patient Information Database
Customisable user interface
Full M&A calculation package with real time Doppler calculations
Report writer package – on board reporting package automates report writting
Portable and battery operated so easy to move from room to room
Export of stills and clips to USB.

Probes

4C-RS Convex
C1-5-RS Convex
9L-RS Linear
L18i-RS Linear
3Sc-RS Sector
E8C-RS Endocavity
L10-22-RS Linear
L4-12t-RS (button Linear)

Application

Abdomen
General Imaging
MSK
Anesthesiology
interventional
Emergency
Citical Care
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Cardiac
Vascular
Breast

Dimensions

Clinical images

Focused Ultrasound Treats Tumors

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Emergency Room Ultrasound

Ultrasound in the Emergency Room As emergency room visits increase or the critical nature of the patient is more obvious, so does the appropriate options, procedural applications and the need for immediate sonographic exams. With the need to quickly assess a situation, you can take a ultrasound scan as a primary screening tool to rule out certain diagnosis. With the use of ultrasound equipment in the emergency room, it can provide greater patient care by accurate scanning even with a physician with limited ultrasound training. It gives them a quick visual of what may be happening with the internal organs or blood flow in a patient. Some procedures that use ultrasound today are PICC line insertion, placement for vascular access, needle thoracotomy, paracentesis, detection of foreign bodies, among many other. It may include abdomen, pelvic, cardiac, and trauma exams. Some popular ultrasound machines for the emergency room are Sonosite M-Turbo, Chison SonoTouch 30, GE Venue.

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Sonosite Micromaxx Portable Ultrasound

Looking for that midrange price and image in an ultra portable ultrasound? The Micromaxx provides the 10.4" LCD Display while offering good imaging for the common applications like Obstetrics, Gynecology, Vascular, Breast and Cardiac without Stress. Lives up to the Sonosite name in delivering portability in an attractive price.

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