SonoSite M-Turbo Ultrasound Machine

SonoGT™ Global Targeted Technology

SonoGT™ Global Targeted technology, an advance that capitalizes on the power of the M-Turbo platform to drive a new level of color flow imaging, wireless connectivity and workflow integration for anesthesia, emergency medicine, critical care, and other acute point-of-care markets.

ColorHD Technology

ColorHD TechnologyA proprietary, color Doppler algorithm that harnesses the power of the M-Turbo system’s digital signal processor to increase color performance, sensitivity and frame rates. Available on all transducers, ColorHD™ technology works in parallel with multiple M-Turbo algorithms, including SonoHD™ imaging technology, to provide increased diagnostic information and better visualization of color flow, particularly in low flow states. ColorHD technology also comes with a variable sector size for the P10x/8-4 MHz and the P21x/5-1 MHz phased array transducers for increased frame rates during cardiac imaging.

SonoRoam Technology

An option using 802.11b/g technology, SonoRoam™ technology enables wireless image transfer from the M-Turbo system to a PACS system via DICOM® and to a personal computer via SonoSite’s SiteLink™ so that clinicians can quickly retrieve the information from any location. Wireless connectivity is increasingly viewed as a critical component to reduce medical errors and speed time to diagnosis in a portable ultrasound system.

Workflow Integration

DICOM Storage Commit and DICOM® Modality Performed Procedure Step have been added to the M-Turbo system to complete the IHE profile (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) Scheduled Workflow (SWF) Integration Profile. This facilitates seamless clinical integration of ordering, scheduling, image acquisition, storage, viewing, and billing of patient procedures.

Patient Management - Patient demographics can now be entered before, during, or after the exam. This allows flexibility in getting the procedure completed in time-critical situations where documentation is secondary to that of the procedure itself. DICOM Multi-Modality Worklist (MWL) queries can be made to the hospital information network to gain quick access to patient scheduling for ultrasound and non-ultrasound procedures.

New USB Bar Code Reader - This accessory allows clinicians to quickly and accurately enter patient information and update exam information prior to its entry into the patient record. SonoSite’s bar code reader now is powered through a USB port freeing AC power for another device.World-class Education and TrainingSonoSite Global LearningSonoSite offers extensive training and education programs that can be delivered in collaboration with leading medical institutions and educators.

System Specifications

• Weight: 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg) (without battery and transducer)
• Dimensions: 11.9" L x 10.8" W x 3.1" H (30.2 cm L x 27.4 cm W x 7.9 cm H)
• Display: 10.4" (26.4 cm) diagonal LCD (NTSC or PAL)
• Architecture: All-digital broadband multi-frequency imagining
• Dynamic range: Up to 165 dB
• Gray scale: 256 shades
• HIPAA compliance: Comprehensive tool set

Imaging Modes and Processing

• Broadband, multi-frequency imaging
  • 2D/Tissue Harmonic Imaging/M-Mode
  • Velocity Color Doppler
  • Color Power Doppler
  • PW, PW Tissue Doppler, and CW
  • Doppler angle, correct after freeze
• Image processing
  • SonoADAPT™ Tissue Optimization
  • SonoHD™ Imaging
  • SonoMB® Multi-beam Imaging
  • Advanced Needle Visualization
  • Auto gain automatic image optimization
  • Dual Imaging
  • Duplex Imagine
  • 2x pan/zoom capability

Transducers

• Broadband and multifrequency
  • Linear Array, Curved Array, Phased Array, Multiplane TEE, and Micro-Convex
• Single frequency
  • Cardiac Static Pencil

USB Storage Formats

• MPEG-4 (H.264), JPEG, BMP, HTML
• Compatible with Mac® and PC formats

User Interface and Remappable Controls

• Softkeys to drive advanced features
• Programmable A and B keys: each can be assigned by the user for increased ease of use
• Alphanumeric elastomeric QWERTY keyboard
• Track pad with select key for easy operation and navigation
• Doppler controls: angle, steer, scale, baseline, gain and volume
• Image acquisition keys: review, report, Clip Store, DVD, save
• Dedicated AutoGain and exam keys to allow quick activation

Application-Specific Calculations

• Cardiac: Complete cardiac calculations package and patient report, including ventricular, aortic and atrial measurements, ejection fraction, volume, Simpson’s rule, continuity equation, pressure half-time, and cardiac output
• OB/Gyn/Fertility: Diameter/ellipse measurements, volume, six follicle measurements, estimated fetal weight, established due date, gestational age, last menstrual period, growth charts, user-defined tables, multiple user-selectable authors, ratios, amniotic fluid index, patient report
• Vascular: Diameter/ellipse/trace measurements, volume, volume flow, percent diameter and area reduction, Lt/Rt CCA, ICA, ECA, ICA/CCA ratio, time average mean (TAM), peak trace, ICA/CCA ratio, angle correction, patient report
• IMT (Intima Media Thickness): Embedded SonoCalc® IMT software - automatic edge detection with mean and maximum thickness reporting

Onboard Image and Clip Storage/Review

• 8 GB internal Flash memory storage capability
  • Potential to store 30,000 images or 960 2-second clips
• Clip Store capability (maximum single clip length: 60 seconds)
• Clip Store capability via either number of heart cycles (using the ECG) or time base
• Maximum storage in ECG beats mode is 10 heart cycles
• Maximum storage in time base mode is 60 seconds
• Cine review up to 255 frame-by-frame images

Power Supply

• System operates via battery or AC power
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• AC: universal power adapter, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input, 15 VDC output

Measurement Tools, Pictograms, and Annotations

• 2D: Distance calipers, ellipses and manual trace
• Doppler: Velocity measurements, pressure half time, auto and manual trace
• M-Mode: Distance and time measurements, heart rate calculation
• User-selectable text and pictograms
• User-defined, application-specific annotations
• Biopsy guidelines

External Data Management and Wireless

• DICOM® Image Management (TCP/IP)
  • Print and Store
  • Modality Work List
  • Storage Commit
  • Modality Performed Procedure Step
• SiteLink™ Image Manager functionality
• SonoSite® Education Key™ training video compatible
• SonoSite Workflow Solutions
• SonoRemote™ Control – Bluetooth® wireless technology

External Video and Audio

• S-video (in/out) to VCR or DVD for record and playback
• RGB or DVI output to external LCD display
• Composite video output (NTSC/PAL) to VCR or DVD, video printer or external LCD display
• Audio output
• Integrated speakers

Supported Peripheral Devices

• B/W video printer
• DVD recorder
• bar code reader

System Applications & Reporting

• Abdomen
• Emergency Medicine
• General Imaging
• Intraoperative / Interventional
• Renal

Pain Management Imaging

• Anesthesia
• Musculoskeletal (MSK)
• Orthopedic

Cardiac Imaging

• Cardiac Screening/Survey
• ECG

Small Parts

• Breast
• Testicle
• Thyroid

Women's Imaging

• Advanced OB
• Breast Imaging
• Gynecology
• Obstetrics

Urology Imaging

• Pelvis
• Prostate

Vascular Imaging

• Arterial
• Carotid
• IMT
• Venous
• Volume Flow

Structured Reporting

• DICOM-Cardiac Structured Reporting
• DICOM-Vascular Structured Reporting
• DICOM-OB/GYN Structured Reporting

Transducers

• Broadband and multifrequency - Linear Array, Curved Array, Phased Array, Multiplane TEE, and Micro-Convex
• Single frequency - Cardiac Static Pencil

Transducers / Probes (*Displayed MHz range includes multiple transducers)

• Linear Array 5-15 MHz*
• Intraoperative / Hockey Stick 6-13 MHz
• Curved Array 2-5 MHz
• Micro-Convex 5-8 MHz
• Phased / Sector Array 1-8 MHz
• Endovaginal 5-8 MHz
• Endorectal 5-8 MHz
• Veterinary (Equine) 5-8 MHz

Cardiac Transducers/Probes

• Adult Cardiac 1-5 MHz
• Pediatric Cardiac 4-8 MHz
• Pencil 2 MHz
• TEE 3-8 MHz