Have you heard about the Portable Toshiba Viamo Ultrasound Machine?
The Toshiba Viamo combines all the advantages of a portable ultrasound system with the diagnostic precision, productivity and comfort of a premium cart-based machine. It shares its core imaging engine and transducer technology with the Toshiba Aplio™ series, and offers uncompromized image quality and clinical workflow support in situations where unlimited portability is required. The Viamo features a built-in touch […]
New Fly Thru Ultrasound Technology from Toshiba Makes the Diagnosis
Fly Thru Technology from Toshiba is innovative and forward-thinking, combining other imaging technologies found on larger and more expensive modalities. According to a press release from Toshiba America, it is described as follows: Fly Thru: This industry-first technology revolutionizes ultrasound diagnosis using 3D volume rendering to “fly through” interiors of ducts and vessels for better exploration of […]
Which Portable Ultrasound Machine is Right for You?
Compact ultrasound, portable ultrasound machine, hand-held ultrasound system….. regardless of which name you use, the general category is still the same: small, laptop-sized ultrasound machine that, in most models, packs as much punch as its cart-based brothers. According to our guru in the ultrasound industry, Harvey Klein, portable ultrasound machines are defined as “compact ultrasound systems…..weighing […]
American College of Cardiology Guidelines for Vascular Ultrasound
Guidelines Established by American College of Cardiology for Appropriate Use of Ultrasound for Peripheral Vascular Testing As reimbursement cuts continue to be made, determining if and when a diagnostic test is necessary is becoming more prevalent. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) collaborated with 10 other medical organizations to develop a set of guidelines to assist clinicians […]
Buying New or Used Ultrasound Machine? Demo Before you Buy!
As physicians struggle with the need to diversify patient services while managing their cash flow, one company has implemented an innovative program to help customers demo ultrasound equipment, online, before committing to a major purchase – a program which has increased customer satisfaction by ensuring the ultrasound machine meets their needs. Providing customers with ultrasound […]
Portable Ultrasound Machines Feature Needle Guidance Software
For years patients have suffered from a variety of pain-type complaints from back pain or knee pain to carpal tunnel syndrome. Advances in medicine and portable ultrasound machines are providing relief for these patients by utilizing ultrasound for needle guided injections. For example, the AC joint at the top of the shoulder is difficult to locate due […]