The Utilization of Ultrasounds
Orange County, CA - May 3rd 2016 - Safe and painless, ultrasounds have been a staple in medical interior visualization for decades. Unlike other imaging techniques, ultrasounds are sonographies; they use high-frequency waves to collect soundwaves that compile to create an image. Currently, ultrasounds are commonly used to guide needle biopsies, monitor pregnancies, cardiac imaging, and breast cancer screenings.
The noninvasive imaging technique recently made headlines after a study by Mount Sinai Health found that lung ultrasounds are safe substitutes for chest x-ray when diagnosing pneumonia in children. Since radiation has the propensity to be damaging in young children, these findings present a safer method for medical testing for those at risk for developing radiation-induced cancers or that have already gone through a number of radiation-related screenings.
said Dr. James Tsung MD
But ultrasound use for lung conditions isn’t limited to just diagnosing pediatric pneumonia. The imaging technique has also shown to be dependable insituations including emergency room triage, ambulance, and combat zones. In these high stress situations, an ultrasound study can quickly tell physicians if a lung is collapsed or covered in mucus.
In the past year, Ampronix began to distribute for Chison, a 20 year-old-company who is steadfastly becoming medical imaging favorites. Notably, the Chison Q9 has been adopted in a number of clinical offices such as the OB/GYN, cardiology, and pulmonary for its compact size, user-friendly design and outstanding image clarity.
With an 18NHz linear transducer, its superficial imaging pushes the system to exceed traditional general imaging for (MSK) musculoskeletal imaging and other needs. The outstanding quality of its 4D obstetrics imaging will give both patients and physicians assurance when monitoring pregnancy, especially with its easy image exporting.
The Q9 also has cardiac capabilities for echocardiograms, providing healthcare physicians with an easy method to evaluate a number of conditions including heart murmurs, growths, blood flow, and defects. With advanced features like compound imaging and elastography, this portable ultrasound can easily become an a valuable asset in multiple settings.
Without radiation risks or the complexities associated with CT or MRI scans, ultrasounds are easy methods of internal imaging with the capacity for global accessibility. As such, a study found that the ultrasound market alone will be worth 6.86 billion USD by 2020. The trend towards utilizing ultrasounds are emergent and with high performing compact devices like the Chison Q9, it’s understandable why so many physicians around the world and figuring out new uses for this old companion.
