What is an ultrasound machine?

Ultrasound is a method of transmitting and receiving sound waves that cannot be detected by the human ear.

 Where is ultrasound equipment used?
In hospitals and clinics, this technology is used to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional (two-dimensional or three-dimensional) images. The transducer emits high-frequency ultrasound waves into the examination area of ​​the body and obtains an echo.

How is an ultrasound done? 

Generating an echo usually involves the following steps:

First, the patient lies on a stretcher with the body part to be examined. Next, the nurse applies a special gel to the area where the patient will receive the ultrasound. After applying the gel, the transducer is placed on the analyzed area of ​​the body and begins to move to locate the organ and obtain the desired image. The sound waves are sent through the transducer to the body, where they become so sharp that the patient cannot perceive them. The transmitted wave is recorded and converted into an image displayed on a monitor, which the operator can see captured. 

The test can last from 30 to 60 minutes, and at the end, you have to wash off the gel you used the first time. Echocardiography is done by placing a transducer on the chest wall and taking images through it. If the position and orientation of the transducer are changed, images of different parts of the heart can be obtained. The transducer can be placed in 5 different positions and orientations.

sternum position.
the position of the peak. sternum position.
the position of the ribs. Echocardiography allows doctors to detect heart disease without invasive procedures that can harm the patient's health.

Ultrasound is a signal of advances in science and shows how it can benefit healthcare professionals, enabling more accurate diagnoses and better treatment in less time.

 Types of ultrasound devices
Currently, there are two models of ultrasound equipment on the market: portable and cabinet.

We focus on portable equipment. A portable ultrasound device performs the same functions as a cabinet, but the difference is that it is designed to be portable and has the same features as a cabinet machine, allowing doctors to see ultrasounds quickly and almost anywhere.

Portable ultrasound machines offer several advantages for home care, emergency room care, or ambulance patient transport. Another advantage of hand-held ultrasound is that it can be performed at the patient's bedside, so it can be easily moved to the patient's location, especially for those who cannot travel due to health reasons.

Disadvantages of ultrasound
Although this is a clinical trial with many advantages, it also has some disadvantages:

Sometimes ultrasounds are not as accurate as expected. Ultrasound information can be confusing and unnecessary biopsies or surgeries that can harm the patient.

Ultrasound equipment must be handled so that it can be handled by humans and the results can be interpreted. It allows a relatively small field of view.

Limited to visualization of deeper structures (patients with high physical context, does not cross bony structures, and does not allow intra-articular structural analysis).