2012年5月31日 星期四

The Parts of a Basic Ultrasound Machine


An ultrasound machine uses high frequency sound waves and their resulting echoes to help determine the size, shape and depth of an abnormality. It allow various organs in the body to be examined right in the doctor's office or clinic.

A basic ultrasound machine has the following parts:



The Display - it is the most recognizable part of any unit. As the operator manipulates the transducer probe (we'll talk about that next), it send out and receives data that is processed by the CPU and it's software. That data is translated into visual information that displayed on the monitor or display. The clarity of the images depends on the age and resolution of the display.

Transducer Probe - The probe is the eyes and ears of the ultrasound. The probe sends sound waves into the patient and receives the reflected vibrations. As the vibrations travel into the patient, they bounce back at different intervals depending on what the bounce off of. The transducer probe collects this information and moves it along to the CPU.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - The CPU is a computer that uses specialized software that interprets the sound waves that are returned to the transducer probe. It translated the data into an image or a series of images, allowing doctors and technicians to view the affected body part or parts.

The Keyboard - Since it is a specialized computer, ultrasound machines have a keyboard much like a regular computer. It allows the operator to enter patient information or particular findings during the procedure.

Hard Drive Storage - Like a regular computer, an ultrasound is capable of storing information for later retrieval. The information can be stored on the internal hard drive or on a CD or a DVD. the information can also be stored digitally and uploaded to the internet, so that it can be accessed from the office or anywhere you have an Internet connection.

Printer - During the ultrasound procedure, the operator can print images for later study or that can be taken home by the patient, usually by expecting parents.

Video Recorder - some ultrasound have the capability to record the procedure as it happens. This type of  recorder is specifically designed for medical applications. Its digital frame memory provides a noiseless, crystal clear "freeze" and is fully compatible with other S-VHS (or VHS) tape recordings. Like the printer, it allows expecting parents to take home a record of the development of their child.

Depending on the make and model of the ultrasound, there may be additional parts or options. Some suppliers offer options, like an endovaginal and endorectal transducers, that offer higher resolution than that of a traditional abdominal transducer. Because they can produce a scan close to the affected area, they can produce more accurate results. More features have been added to smaller, portable ultrasound machines, making them a versatile, powerful, lower-cost alternative for many doctors and clinics.

We should also mention the most important part of an ultrasound machine: the operator or sonographer. Sonographers are medical professionals who perform ultrasonic scans for diagnostic purposes. At times, the doctor and the sonographer are one in the same. The accuracy of the ultrasound exam and it's results are dependent on the operator's education, training, skill and experience. The more accurate the information from the exam, the more accurate the doctor's diagnosis can be. The best ultrasound equipment that money can buy isn't of much use unless you have the best qualified people operating it.




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The Required Education for An Ultrasound Technician


There are certain legal requirements for ultrasound technology as a career. An ultrasound technologist must go through training for two years in a program that is the equivalent of an associates degree. This degree - and the certification that comes with it - is all that is required to continue with the ultrasound technologist career. Once you have this certification, you can get a career pretty much anywhere you want.

If you get a degree higher than this, you probably are better off entering a separate field in the health sector. If you have a bachelor's, degree, say, you are overqualified for the position as an ultrasound technologist. The training in general requires a thorough understanding of how ultrasound machines work, as well as the understanding of how to read any images produced by the ultrasound technology. It also requires a basic knowledge of anatomy and the fields that are involved in ultrasound medical technology. Today, for the most part, this refers primarily to getting images of babies in mother's uterus and telling if they are a boy or a girl, or if they have development problems in uterus that need attention before birth. Sonography has trouble getting through bones, but it does an excellent job imaging fluids within the body, making it an excellent tool for use on organs that are not protected by bone. This makes it useful for gastroenterology, urology, and cardiology. With the proper training, sonography can be used on the heart through the ribcage. It is used in these situations to tell the blood flow from the heart and to see if there are any blockages within any of the major arteries. It can also be used to tell problems within the stomach and in the urinary tract. It can also work as a quick, makeshift x-ray to tell if there are any breaks in bones, though it is nowhere near as good as an actual x-ray. The only part of the body that can not be viewed with ultrasound technology is in the brain, since the brain is entirely encased in bone.

Duties of an Ultrasound Technologist The usual job for ultrasound technologists is to work with pregnant women to pick up images of the baby on the ultrasound screen and determine if there are any problems with what the development of the baby. If there are problems that are beyond their ability to deal with, they inform the pregnant woman's OBGYN, who then takes care of it. The ultrasound technologist works closely with doctors to let them know what they can tell from the ultrasound that they are reading, though they don't actually do any diagnostics, as they are not trained to do so. They are responsible for understanding basic anatomy and issues that could come into play while working with ultrasound technology, but not so much that they can make diagnoses off of them.

Ultrasound Technologist Salary For the amount of training required of an ultrasound technologist, they make a lot of money. Like most of these jobs, the amount you get paid depends largely on how much experience you have and where you work, but the average ultrasound technologist salary lies at around $50,000 a year, and can go up to $70,000 a year. There are a couple of options where an ultrasound technologist can work, but it is often in tandem with a gynecologist. This means that they are a specialist within a gynecologists office, and work solely on the pregnancy issue. Hospitals will also have a number of ultrasound technologists on staff just in case. In general, they will make more in a private practice than they will in a hospital.




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Ultrasound Machines & Ultrasound


Ultrasound machines used for diagnostic imaging or therapy emit ultra sound (high-frequency) waves that penetrate different types of tissue in the body. Diagnostic equipment produces images without using harmful radiation as with x-rays. Due to the fact that ultrasound machines do not produce any ionizing radiation it is very safe for human beings.

With their own easily obtainable ultrasound machines, doctors' offices and clinics are able to examine various organs in the body on-site without having to send patients to the hospital or expensive medical imaging centers. Compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography is relatively inexpensive and the equipment is very portable. With today's healthcare environment ultrasound can be considered the most cost effective modern imaging modality.

What is Ultra Sound?

Ultra- is used to describe sound waves as in "ultrasound", that which exceeds a frequency that a human ear can detect. Normally a human ear can hear approximately 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz (1 hertz is one cycle per second). Ultra sound, used for diagnostic imaging or therapy, can be employed to analyze or treat medical conditions. It applies cyclical sound pressure pulsed at a frequency higher than the human ear can detect, or 20,000 hertz, hence the name ultrasound.

Components of an Ultrasound Exam

Sonographers & Ultrasound Technologists are trained operators of ultrasound machines Central Processing Unit (CPU) - The ultrasound machine's brain. The computer that contains the microprocessor, memory, amplifiers and power supplies for the microprocessor and transducer probe. The CPU sends electrical currents to the transducer, which in turn sends electrical pulses that bounce off of the target and return echoes. The CPU calculates the location of thousands of points of echo origins to produce an image for output such as a monitor, a printer, a network drive; or a disk. Transducer Pulse Controls - The transducer pulse controls can set and vary the frequency, amplitude and duration of the ultra sound pulses. Electrical currents are applied to the piezoelectric (PZ) crystals in the transducer/ probe^, as selected by the operator. Display - The display turns processed data from the CPU into an image. Sonogram images have typically been black-and-white, but newer ultrasound machines can produce color Doppler images.Keyboard/Cursor - Ultrasound machines have a keyboard and a cursor. The keyboard allows the operator to add notes and to take measurements of the image; the mouse enables the operator to interact with the ultrasound machines software.Disk Storage - The processed data and/or images can be stored. Storage can include hard disks, compact disks (CDs), digital video disks (DVDs), or a network drive. Most of the time, ultrasound machines store data with the patient's medical records.Ultrasound Printers - Most ultrasound machines have thermal or digital printers connected to them. Ultrasound images are in motion (real time), but a still/ frozen image can be captured at any point and sent to the printer for printing.

Ultrasound Uses

Ultra sound machines can be used on many objects, typically to penetrate them and evaluate the reflections that occur, or to supply concentrated energy. The ultra sound reflection signature can detail the internal structure of the medium. The most well known exam performed on ultrasound machines is the obstetric ultrasound exam (imaging of the fetus). While many people relate this applied science with obstetrics only, there are many other applications for ultrasound technology. Now a days ultrasound is performed in small offices and private clinics. Within the last decade many endocrinologists and otolaryngologists have turned to performing ultrasound exams in the comfort of their own offices.

Identifying and diagnosing many ailments using ultrasound imaging has steeply declined our death rate from a variety of diseases and conditions. Medical diagnosis, which is crucial in disease treatment, has been a chief cause in the overall improvement of healthcare outcomes. Ultrasound machines have given a huge boost to medical diagnosis. Ultrasound machines can visualize problems in patients' organs and other tissues by bouncing ultra sound waves off of them and using a computer to plot the many points received and portrays these plots into images on a monitor or print them onto thermal paper.

Diagnostics - Capture size, structure, and any pathological lesions; Scans routinely conducted are obstetric, cardiac, renal, hepatic (liver) and gallbladder. Other applications include musculo-skeletal (imaging of muscles, ligaments and tendons), endocrinology and otolaryngology (thyroid, salivary glands, and lymph nodes), ophthalmic ultrasound (eye) scans and other superficial structures such as breast and testicles. Ultrasound is also increasingly being used in trauma and first aid cases by (the likes of) EMT response teams. Because of the real time nature of ultrasound, it is often used to guide interventional procedures such as fine needle aspiration FNA or biopsy of masses for cytology or histology testing in the breast, thyroid, liver, kidney, lymph nodes. Vascular scans are possible with the use of Doppler to display blood flow. Doppler is also being used to evaluate the blood flow of organs and cancerous regions.

Therapeutic - pulverize kidney- and gall-stones; focused ultrasound surgery; acoustic targeted drug delivery; cataract treatment; stimulate tooth and bone growth; non-surgical treatment of varicose veins; liposuction and lipectomy; bacterial cell killing; and acoustophoresis (contactless separation, concentration, and manipulation of microparticles and biological cells). Again the real time nature of ultrasound assists in injecting medications into muscles and joints.
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Cleaning - teeth and medical / dental instruments
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How Ultrasound Machines Work

Ultrasound machines have what is known as a transducer/probe, which emits and receives the ultrasound waves. Pulse controls are used to control the different wave properties of frequency, duration, and amplitude. Other components of the machines include a CPU, a mouse or trackball, a display, and a printer.

Sound waves coming from the ultrasound machine's transducer reflect off the target to help determine the size, shape, and depth of the region of interest. During a typical ultrasound exam millions of pulses and echoes are sent and received from the probe each second. Ultrasound waves come from small vibrations or waves going through matter. Although ultra sound waves are sound waves, they are inaudible. This is because the frequency is too high for human beings to hear.

Ultrasound machines use ultra sound waves to image internal organs. These waves are emitted by the machine and bounce back when they collide with normal tissue or tumors. The reflections occur at boundaries between different tissue types. The machine times the reflections to calculate distances and generate images of the organs. The different shades in an ultrasound image are equivalent to the intensities of the reflectors.

Ultrasound machines provide the ability to view live images of our internal organs. By using the controls provided, a sonographer can view the exact section of an internal organ. (Portable machines are also available for emergency medical teams.)

How an ultrasound is done?

In an ultrasound scan, a real-time scanner forms a continuous range of images of a subject and places it on the monitor. A transducer is used to produce these waves. The recurring ultrasound beams scan the subject and then go back to the transducer after reflection. The data obtained from the different reflections recomposed in the form of a picture that is displayed on a screen.

Ultrasound imaging is a complex medical procedure that requires prior training. The potential health risks that generated high frequency waves can produce damaging the body tissue if exposure is too lengthy warrant this. As such, only professional doctors and registered diagnostic medical sonographers with experience in their field of expertise can correctly regulate the duration of an exam.

Is Ultrasound Safe?

Loudness is measured in decibles (dB) not frequency. The loudness at which medical ultra sound waves are applied is less than 120dB. Ultra sound frequency is an inaudible 20,000 hertz. Yes it's safe, except:


Excess of 120 dB may lead to hearing loss.
Excess of 155 dB may harm the human body due to heat.
Exposures above 180 dB may lead to death.

When applied by trained ultrasound technologists or sonographers, ultrasound machines are generally safe with no known risks to patients because ultra sound machines do not use mutagenic ionizing radiation. If applied at length or at higher than diagnostic power, there potentially could be three effects created by ultrasonic energy: These could be enhanced inflammation; heating of soft tissue from molecular friction; and/or production of microscopic bubbles in living tissues which creates distortion of the cell membrane. This though is not known to occur at diagnostic power levels used by modern diagnostic machines.

* ultra and high frequency are interchangeable

^ transducer and probe can be used interchangeably




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Ultrasound machines use Ultra sound in a generally safe manner. What makes medical sonography safe is its high frequency and low loudness, lack of radiation, and skillful application by trained sonographers. When it comes to ultrasound, machines of this complexity are only to be used by trained ultrasound technicians or sonogram machine operators who are experts in medical ultrasound. Machines are very expensive and highly advanced.





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2012年5月30日 星期三

Does Your Therapy Clinic Need Intelect Legend Ultrasound Equipment?


If you are shopping for ultrasound equipment for your therapy clinic, you need to consider the Intelect Legend model. With excellent features and an ergonomically designed body, you can benefit greatly from adding this model to your equipment closet. After all, with all of the benefits of ultrasound for your patients, shouldn't you invest in a great model for your clinic?

Benefits of Ultrasound Treatment

If you have not yet added ultrasound to your clinic's therapy options, you should seriously look at the benefits of this treatment. Ultrasound machines give you the ability to heat tissue deep within your patient's body, without causing discomfort to your patient. This can help heal muscle damage, break up scar tissue, and even relax tense muscles. Ultrasound therapy can also help reduce pain and chronic inflammation.

Features of the Intelect Legend Ultrasound Machine

The Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine is a great fit for most clinics. The LCD display is backlit and very bright, making it easy for your therapists to see the readout. The Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine comes with conductor gel and a 5 cm soundhead, so you will be ready to use it when you remove it from the box. If you wish to have greater flexibility with your device, you can purchase option 2 cm and 10 cm soundheads.

The Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine is a dual frequency clinical ultrasound system. The dual frequencies are 1 and 3.3 MHz. You can choose between a continuous and a pulsed delivery. The unit can warm the soundheads for greater patient comfort. Cattanooga offers a 2-year warranty on their Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine.

Benefits of the Device

The applicator on the Intellect Legend Ultrasound machine is ergonomically designed, making it comfortable for your therapists to deliver the treatment. The applicator's handgrip has a comfortable 20-degree contour in its design. Also, the user interface is simple to understand, and the controls offer tactile touch control, allowing your therapists to make changes with a click of a button. Images on each button make it clear what it is supposed to do.

The Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine also features several automatic settings that contribute to its ease of use. For instance, the Electronic Signature feature allows the machine to calibrate automatically to the soundhead you place on the applicator, no matter which size you choose. This technology is unique to the Intelect Legend and is currently pending a patent. You can also program the start-up presets, allowing you to customize the device to your clinic's unique needs.

Beyond these design and technology benefits, the Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine has a low price when compared to the number of features on the machine. Most machines with this level of customizability and user friendliness cost quite a bit more than the Intelect Legend. So, if you are looking for an affordable, yet high quality, ultrasound device, then this is the one for your clinic.

Is the Intelect Legend Right for My Clinic?

To answer this question, you need to decide what you are looking for in an ultrasound delivery device. If you want something compact with a variety of options, easy to use controls, and a low price, then the Intelect Legend Ultrasound machine is the right choice for your clinic. The device comes with a 2-year warranty, so you can have it fixed if you have any problems. Just remember that you will not be able to return the device for a refund after you have used it, since the Intelect Legend Ultrasound device is a Class II Medical Device. Returning Class II devices is against FDA regulations, so make sure this is the one you want before you make a purchase.




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Doppler Ultrasound Imaging


Ultrasound imaging - also referred to as sonography is a medical procedure often carried out in hospitals using high frequency sound waves to map images within the body.

Ultrasound is a non invasive procedure and unlike Xray which uses potentially harmful ionizing radiation, ultrasound is a virtually risk free procedure which is why it is used routinely to scan images of unborn babies.

The other additional benefit of ultrasound is that it captures images in realtime and can show movement within the body, making it ideal to monitor bloodflow within the body.

General ultrasound images are produced in 2d but advances in the technology have meant that images can now be processed in 3d and in some very special instances 4d (movement is recorded)

Doppler Ultrasound Doppler ultrasound is a specialised technique which evaluates the flow of blood around the body as it moves through the body's major veins and arteries.

Currently 3 types of doppler ultrasound are used by physicians.

Colour vascular doppler uses doppler measurements to create a colour pattern which describes the flow of blood through the blood vessel it is measuring.

Power doppler is used to give detailed information of blood flow within deeper blood vessel - located within organs in the body.

Spectral doppler displays doppler measurements graphically instead of using colour patterns.

Common Ultrasound Procedures Ultrasound scanning has a wide spectrum of medical some very common uses for it are to diagnose swelling and infection within the body.

It is also extremely well suited to examining internal organs including:

o heart, liver, gallbladder , spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder uterus, ovaries, eyes, thyroid

o Another use for Ultrasound scanning is for guiding a needle thought the body during biopsies (to extract a sample of body cells).

Common Doppler procedures

Some routine doppler ultrasound procedures are:

o Evaluate blockages within blood vessels (blood clots) Evaluate the narrowing of blood vessels caused by plaque

o This information can be used to determine whether a patient would be suitable for a procedure like angioplasty.

What to do if you are having an ultrasound examination

Loose fitting clothing should be worn if you are about to have an ultrasound examination, your physician will ask you to remove your clothes and any jewellery and you will be wear a gown when the procedure is taking place.

In some more specialised ultrasound examinations your doctor may tell you not to eat or drink for a period before your examination. But generally this is not the case for routine examinations.

What does ultrasound equipment look like? An ultrasound scanner consists of a computer and video display, the actual transducer that scans the body looks a bit like a microphone which is attached to the computer console by a cord.

The transducer sends out sound waves and records the returning echo which is then used to create the image. The basic principles are the same as sonar used in submarines and ships.

The great thing about ultrasound imaging is that the image is immediately viewable on the video screen so there is no lag between taking the image and developing it which is the case with xray.




This article has been written by Ross Fraser and talks about doppler ultrasound scanning





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2012年5月29日 星期二

Home Ultrasound Therapy Machines For Fibromyalgia Treatment


Fibromyalgia is a never-ending, health circumstance that is best described by defining its symptoms. These include, but definitely are not limited to: all-over body pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons; numerous sore-to-the-touch areas on the body, or tender points, where even the slightest strain causes immense pain and recurrent tiredness even after lengthy sleep. The indications of Fibromyalgia can vary according to the time of day, weather, stress and/or physical activity. There are no medical tests for Fibromyalgia. Doctors must first rule out all other conditions that could be causing these symptoms before diagnosing a patient with Fibromyalgia.

Experts theorize that people with Fibromyalgia never truly reach the profound restorative phase of sleep, and that is where the exhaustion comes from. Those with the condition can sleep for extensive periods of time and still wake up feeling tired. A couple of sleep disorders associated with Fibromyalgia are Restless-Leg Syndrome and Sleep Apnea.

Experts have also come up with a theory of why those with Fibromyalgia feel pain. They believe those with the condition have a lower limit to pain because of heightened feelings in the brain to pain stimuli. They also believe that those with the condition have repetitive nerve stimulus that causes the brain to change. The brain simply overreacts to pain signs.

The intense, chronic pain and sensitivity in muscles and ligaments experienced by Fibromyalgia sufferers can be debilitating and persistent. Although more common in females, Fibromyalgia can happen to anyone and occur at any time. The largest obstacle with Fibromyalgia is that there is no known cure, which means a lifetime of pain relieving drugs, such as NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) or other specialized medications. Such prescriptions can be expensive and have unpleasant side effects.

Other treatment options for Fibromyalgia include, hot and cold packs, stretching, regular exercise and ultrasound therapy. Therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of fibromyalgia can provide deep tissue stimulation and pain relief. Ultrasound physical therapy can be a very effective way to manage the pain of Fibromyalgia.

Ultrasonic waves penetrate the skin to cause vibrations in tendons and soft tissues, providing gentle deep tissue heating that decreases pain and inflammation to speed healing. Ultrasound therapy increases blood flow and oxygen to tendons as well as relaxes muscles and decreases swelling. Ultrasound can be used as a pain therapy system to control Fibromyalgia pain flare-ups and can now be used in the comfort of your very own home.

Home ultrasound machines are now available for ultrasound Fibromyalgia treatments and rehabilitation. Visits to a chiropractor or physical therapist office for ultrasound physical therapy can be expensive and inconvenient, but it is now possible to rehab Fibromyalgia, and many other chronic injuries, in the comfort of your own home.

Because Fibromyalgia involves soft tissue inflammation, a specific kind of home ultrasound machine is required for treatment. A home ultrasound physical therapy machine should emit 1Mhz ultrasound waves. It is also important to purchase an FDA approved ultrasound unit that is quality manufactured. Your portable therapeutic ultrasound device should also be covered with at least a 1 year warranty.

Because these home ultrasound machines utilize pulsed ultrasound waves, they are very safe for use by the general public. Pulse ultrasound also is just as effective as continuous wave ultrasound that is used by doctors, but in home treatments will just be more often. With a portable therapeutic ultrasound machine, you can treat your bursitis daily when it is most convenient for you.




Christine Beggs is the founder and CEO of EZUltrasound.com, the leading provider of portable home ultrasound machines to relieve pain and speed healing. Over the past 2 years, Christine has strived to deliver affordable, therapeutic ultrasound machines to anyone who needs them. Working closely with doctors and physical therapists, Christine has first hand knowledge of ultrasound therapy, its benefits and applications, and has a passion for sharing this knowledge in her articles. She developed EZUltrasound.com to relay her continual dedication to improving the quality of people's lives through the use of therapeutic ultrasound. To find out more, please visit www.EZUltrasound.com.





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What Evidence is Available to Show There's a Benefit to 3D-4D Ultrasound?


There are a number of studies that have shown 3D/4D ultrasound may enhance the pregnancy experience. Research on the impact of 2D/4D ultrasound on parental-fetal bonding suggests that these images do indeed positively change the attitude of expecting parents by enhancing the parental-fetal bond, reducing anxiety in parents, and also increasing the awareness of taking care of one's own health (Pretorius et al, 2007, journal of ultrasound in medicine).

In a study of 100 patients who underwent 2D/4D ultrasound it was found that mothers who received 3D/4D ultrasound shared their ultrasonographic photographs with significantly more people than mothers receiving 2D US suggesting that parents may develop a larger support group after undergoing 3D/4D ultrasound (Ji et al, 2005, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology).

In a study of 520 non-pregnant physicians and sonographers who were questioned about 3D/4D ultrasound, it was found that 74% thought that the experience would offer reassurance to parents carrying normal fetuses, and 57% would like to have 3D/4D ultrasound done on their own pregnancy in the future (Pretorius et al, 2004, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine).

Experiencing the reactions of friends, family and clients who attend our Bonding sessions speaks for itself. From the client that observes that "she looks just like her sister did when she was born", to the siblings who watch baby turn its head to follow their voices when they change position in the room, it cannot be denied as a valuable experience.

Often the family leaves the room on a noticeable high, talking about their impending new member all the way out the door and down the street.

There have been several reports of the Dad-to-be rushing to the computer "first thing" upon arriving home to back up the CD/DVD and calling their friends over for a viewing.

One of our first clients in Wollongong was an early childhood care worker who was a bit unsure as to what to expect from a Bonding ultrasound. At the conclusion of the session she said, "you know, it really is a Bonding thing".

There are many more examples and much more evidence that indicates Bonding ultrasound has real benefits to the expectant families and will only increase in popularity.

In North America and the UK there are several directories, which list hundreds of facilities offering Bonding ultrasound services (see www.4d-ultrasounds.com, http://www.4d-ultrasounds.com/ultrasounds/UK3dultrasound.html).




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Ray Jordan Founder/Director of A Peek of U , the only Bonding ultrasound service in NSW Australia with a Day Spa location. Ray is also the Founder/Director of Crystal Bubs P/L an entirely new and unique company dedicated to research and production of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional sub-surface laser engravings of 3 dimensional fetal ultrasound images. see http://www.apeekofu.com.au and http://www.crystalbubs.com.au





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Ultrasound Technologist Schools - What Are the Best Ultrasound Schools in Ontario, Canada?


Why become an ultrasound technologist?

Ultrasound is a highly respected field which involves the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to image an internal body structure, monitor a developing fetus, or generate localized deep heat to the tissues.

Regardless of how respected a field is though, at the end of the day you want a career that pays well. Ultrasound technologists in the Toronto area make between $40,898 and $76,546 So it is also a well paying field!

What do I need to do to become an ultrasound technologist?

You need to become certified. The most widely recognized certification for ultrasound technologists in Canada is certification from the The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Once you have this certification you can start working as an ultrasound technologist all over Canada and the United States.

How do I get certified as an ultrasound technologist?

To get certified, you need to pass the ARDMS exam. However, to be eligible for writing the ARDMS exam you need to fulfill a few prerequisites. These can be found at the prerequisites page on the ARDMS website. To meet these prerequisites you can choose to go to an ultrasound school if your grades are really high and you have the money. You can expect to pay around $5000/year and get certified in 2-3 years.

What are the best ultrasound schools in Ontario?

Even though ultrasound is a growing field in Ontario as well as all of Canada, there are only a couple of ultrasound schools in Ontario. The ones that are most popular are Michener Institute and Mohawk College.

Both these places have ultrasound programs but the major problem is that it is extremely difficult to get admission into these schools. They have long waiting lists of people from years ago who have applied for admission. They also have strict prerequisites. For example, Michener Institute only accepts students who have a BSc or BA in kinesiology or a degree or diploma in a health profession.

So although these ultrasound schools are highly respected and produce great ultrasound technologists, what good is a school if you cannot get admission into it? There is also another way to get certified with as little as $3000 in total investment and in less than 2 years time... read on for details.

What other options do I have to get certified?

If you look closely at the The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) prerequisites for getting certified as an ultrasound technologist, you will notice that nowhere does it state that you need to go to a certified ultrasound technologist program like the ones offered by Michener and Mohawk. Here is a link to the prerequisites page just to confirm this.

If you take a close look at prerequisite 3A, you'll notice that the requirements for becoming certified as an ultrasound technologist include a bachelor's degree in any major, 12 months of clinical ultrasound/vascular experience along with some documentation.

All these requirements can be completed without the need to go to one of these ultrasound schools!

How? Just learn from an ultrasound instructor who is ARDMS certified and has experience teaching ultrasound. The one that I personally recommend is Dr. Khadija Siddiqui at Mainz Ultrasound in Mississauga. She has taught over 1700 students who are practicing ultrasound worldwide and is an awesome instructor. If you go to her website you can see in detail how she can help you fulfill each prerequisite.

UPDATE: Mainz Ultrasound has recently changed their prerequisites to only accept students who already have some ultrasound background.

Moreover she has small personalized classes and provides you with hands-on training during your course of study. The courses are offered both on weekdays and weekends depending on your schedule and there are no difficult prerequisites for admission.

She prepares you for the ARDMS license exam, as well as teaches you the skills you need to start working and complete your 12 months of clinical/vascular experience at a clinic or hospital. Clinics and hospitals are eagerly looking for these "trainee ultrasound technologists" because they usually bring with them fresh skills and get paid only about half as much as certified ultrasound technologists during their training period.

After completing your study with her, you can write the ARDMS exam and get certified as an ultrasound technologist within 1-2 years.

I hope this information has been helpful. Best of luck in your career.




Areeb Bajwa is a life sciences student at the University of Toronto in his final year of study.

Click here [http://www.ultrasoundtraining.ca] to go to the Mainz Ultrasound Training website.





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2012年5月28日 星期一

How Are Ultrasound Probes and Ultrasound Transducers Used?


Current diagnostic ultrasonography technology uses probes containing an acoustic ultrasound transducer (or several ultrasound transducers) to send pulses of ultrasound into matter. When the mechanical wave comes upon a boundary between two different materials (different acoustic impedance) energy is reflected back to the ultrasound transducer. This reflected energy echo is detected by theprobe. The time it takes for the echo to travel back to the probe is electronically measured and used to calculate, as well as to display, the depth of the tissue.

The frequencies used for medical ultrasonography are generally in the range of 1 to 15 MHz. Higher frequencies have a lower wavelength, producing images with a greater resolution. However, the reduction of the wave is increased at higher frequencies, so in order to most effectively penetrate deeper tissues, a lower frequency (3-5MHz) is used.

Ultrasound transducers produce images of muscle and soft tissue, useful for defining borders between solid and fluid-filled spaces. Ultrasound transducers provide live images, enabling operators to select the most useful sections for rapid diagnoses. They show the structure and function of internal organs. It provide a useful way to examine the musculoskeletal system to detect problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It also assist in identifying blockages, stenosis and other vascular abnormalities.

Modern, high-class ultrasoundsystems use the best ultrasound transducers technology, coupled with excellent processors and a user friendly interface. The image quality depends mainly on the ultrasound transducer, which is the front end that transmits and receives the mechanical energy. Modern ultrasound transducers give users unparalled and unsurpassed multi-modality ultrasound experience.

The most common ultrasound applications are:

Portable ultrasound
OB/GYN ultrasound
Cardiac ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound
Urology ultrasound
Vascular ultrasound
3D ultrasound
Muscoskeletal ultrasound
Transcranial Doppler systems
Small particles scanners
Ophthalmology
Veterinary ultrasound

The most popular types of ultrasound are:

Linear probes
Phased array probes
Convex ultrasound probes
Real time 4D ultrasound probes
Endocavity ultrasound probes
Endovaginal ultrasound probes
Laparoscopic ultrasound probes
Intravascular ultrasound probes

There are many new applications being discovered all the time for ultrasound transducers including:

Carotid ultrasonography, used to assess blood flow into the carotid arteries, as well as the intra-cerebral arteries.
Echocardiography, which is an ultrasound that shows the movement of the heart, as the muscle dilates and contracts.
Emergency medical technicians often use a form of probe. Also, it is used in the ER as a routine method of quickly assessing the cause of a patient's abdominal pain.
Urologists often use ultrasound transducers to detect the level of fluid that is in a patient's bladder.
Gynecologists may perform a pelvic sonogram using an ultrasound to view an image of the pelvic floor in women and diagnose any abnormalities.
More detailed images of the tendons, nerves, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue areas that may have been affected by injury or trauma.
Arterial probe is used by cardiologists to check for possible obstructions in the arteries, or to diagnose DVT.
In gastroenterology, doctors can view the abdomen using an probe to view organs such as the aorta, pancreas, gall bladder, kidneys, liver and spleen.




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Boy or Girl? Find Out With a Private Ultrasound Scan


Becoming a parent is an exciting event and some parents opt to know the sex of their unborn baby to better prepare for the homecoming. This is typically done via ultrasound. Most practitioners will not give an ultrasound solely to determine the sex of a baby, so a good option is to seek out a facility that offers a private ultrasound scan.

Practitioners usually order ultrasounds if a problem occurs during the pregnancy, or as a diagnostic tool. If an expectant mother is experiencing cramping, bleeding, or needs to determine if the unborn baby may have Down Syndrome or other foetal anomalies, a practitioner will use an ultrasound to determine if there is a problem. Some will let the parent know the sex of the baby during this ultrasound, but for mothers who are not having trouble during pregnancy; a private ultrasound scan is a rewarding experience.

For a fee, facilities that offer an ultrasound to determine the sex of a child strive to make this a memorable experience. Often a videotape will be offered so the parent can show friends and family the exact moment they discovered whether they were having a boy or a girl. In addition, pictures of the baby are also given.

While the results are 85-92% accurate, occasionally mistakes are made. The odds for accuracy are increased if the mother is 18-22 weeks pregnant. Most facilities will not do an ultrasound before 20 weeks due to the possibility of error. This is because in early pregnancy, the penis and clitoris are similar in size, and the possibility for a mistake is increased. There are a number of factors that will aid your ultrasound technician in determining the sex. First, the baby must be cooperative. At times, the foetus will not open the legs so the sex cannot be determined. Practitioners look for a well-defined labia and clitoris when declaring a girl baby, and the boy's penis and testicles are better defined after 20 weeks. Mothers should drink plenty of water before the ultrasound, as this causes the uterus to push forward and make viewing the baby easier. 3D ultrasound is now available and this offers parents a clear view of not only the sex of their unborn child, but facial features as well.

Alternatively, some parents will choose not to find out the gender of their baby. A lot of people enjoy the uncertainty and the surprise, which is understandable. Not knowing if you will have a son or a daughter can add considerably to the excitement and increase the anticipation of the big day when they will arrive. However, with this line of thought, it doesn't provide much help in preparation. This is because you will have to choose neutral colours and neutral presents. In addition, you will have to think of a boy's name as well as a girl's name. Finding out the gender does help but removes the ultimate surprise.

A private ultrasound scan gives expecting parents many benefits. Sex and colour appropriate clothing can be purchased in advance, as well as all the toys. Designing the nursery is a lot easier if the sex is known ahead of time. Furthermore, it makes it easier for friends and family to purchase gifts and have a theme appropriate baby shower for the expectant parents. Pictures of the ultrasound can be included in a baby book or framed so the memorable event is on display for everyone to see. It is also nice to have a video tape and pictures to show your child when they get older, so they will know just how much they were anticipated and loved before they were even born.




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Ultrasound History


The history of ultrasound began with SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) for submarines and has had many uses with varying degrees of success since then.

Ultrasound history, medically speaking, has been primarily a diagnostic technology although it has been tested and used for therapy as well. Doctors and sonographers have been capturing images from within the human body since the 1940's and in spite of its varied history, ultrasound has become one of the most widely used medical diagnostic tools in modern medicine.



When was ultrasound testing invented? 1826.

Who invented ultrasound? Swiss physicist, Jean-Daniel Colladon.

How was ultrasound discovered? Colladon used an underwater bell to determine the speed of sound in the water.

How did ultrasound history progress to what is in 2010?

Many studied sound vibrations (waves), transmission, propagation, and refraction throughout the 1800's.
English Lord Rayleigh published in 1877 "the Theory of Sound" & first described a sound wave as a mathematical equation, forming the basis of future practical work in acoustics.
Italian biologist, Lazzaro Spallanzani, in 1794 demonstrated the ability of bats to navigate accurately in the dark via echo reflections from high frequency inaudible sound or 'ultrasound'.
High frequency sound waves (above the limit of human hearing) were generated by English scientist Francis Galton in 1876, through the Galton whistle, which was his invention.
Austrian physicist Christian Doppler and Buys Ballot in 1845 proved the Doppler Effect on sound waves: A sound's pitch would change if its source or recipient was in motion. This was a very significant change to the future of ultrasound.
It was discovered in Paris, France in 1880 by Pierre Curie and his brother Jacques Curie, that electric potential would be produced when mechanical pressure was exerted on a quartz crystal.
The opposite of which was mathematically deduced from thermodynamic principles by physicist Gabriel Lippman in 1881. The generation and reception of 'ultrasound' was now possible.
Underwater sonar detection systems were developed for the purpose of underwater navigation by submarines in World war I.
The first working sonar system was designed and built in the United States by Canadian Reginald Fessenden in 1914. This system was able to detect an iceberg underwater from 2 miles away. Powerful electronic amplifications were necessary for developments in ultrasonic instruments:

French physicist Paul Langevin and Russian scientist Constantin Chilowsky developed an ultrasonic echo-sounding device called the 'hydrophone', the basis of the development of naval pulse-echo sonar.
Discoveries and developments parallel to echo sound, such as electro-magnetic RADAR;
ENIAC, the first digital computer;
and the point-contact transistor.





In the Medical field, the heating and disruptive effects of ultrasound were applied to therapy, also as a neuro-surgical tool, before being used in the 1940's for diagnosis.Karl Theo Dussik, a neurologist/psychiatrist at the University of Vienna, Austria, and his brother Friederich, a physicist, first employed ultrasound in medical diagnosis by attempting to locate brain tumors by sending an ultrasound beam through the skull which produced an A-mode image. The amplitudes seen on the image showed both sides of the skull and the midline of the brain. If a midline shift was seen, a conclusion was made that there was either a tumor or a bleed. The "image" was recorded photographically on heat-sensitive paper.


Ultra sound waves are currently most commonly associated with their application to ultrasound machines. Read about how ultrasound machines emit ultra sound in this one page overview on DrSmart.com from Smartsound Ultrasound.





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2012年5月27日 星期日

Liver Ultrasound Preparation


An ultrasound test is a radiology technique, that uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed directly on top of the skin, that has a gel applied to the surface. The sound waves which are sent by the transducer and are transmitted electrically on to a viewing monitor. The echo images are then recorded on a plane film and can also be recorded on video tape. After the ultrasound, the gel is easily wiped off.

Live Ultrasound Technical Term

The technical term for ultrasound testing and recording is "sonography". Ultrasound testing is painless and harmless. Ultrasound test involve no radiation and studies have not revealed any adverse effects.

Liver Ultrasound Purposes

Ultrasound examinations can be used in various areas of the body for a variety of purposes. These purposes include examination of the chest, abdomen, blood vessels (such as to detect blood clots in leg veins) and the evaluation of pregnancy. In the chest, ultrasound can be used to obtain detailed images of the size and function of the heart. Ultrasound can detect abnormalities of the heart valves, such as mistral valves prolapse, aortic steno sis, and infection (endocarditis). ultrasound id commonly used to guide fluid withdrawal (aspiration) from the chest, lungs or around the heart. Ultrasound is also commonly used to examine internal structures of the kidneys, the ureters, liver, spleen, pancreas, and aorta within the abdomen can be examined. Ultrasound can detect fluid, cysts, tumors or abscess in abdomen or liver.

Impaired blood flow clots or arteriosclerosis in the legs can be detected by ultrasound. Aneurysms of the aorta can also be seen. Ultrasound is also commonly used to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland in the neck.

An abdominal or liver ultrasound plays a crucial role on diagnosing many liver diseases, including a fatty liver. To get accurate result, its very important to understand and know how you should prepare for a liver ultrasound.

Liver Ultrasound Preparation Guidelines


Do not drink or eat 6 hours before the test.
ON the day before the test do not eat - fresh fruits and vegetables, fired and oily food, milk, eggs, bread.
What you should eat - cooked vegetables, puree,marmalade, honey, roasted bread, soup, and rice
No medications are needed to be taken before Ultrasound

Liver Ultrasound scan is completely painless

Here is estimated procedure:


Lying on to an ultrasound table
A special gel will be spread upon your abdomen
The tester will move a tool called "transducer" (looks like a small wand) over the gel, that will create and capture the most relevant images.
The tester will process and look at the images, and will enter his conclusion
Total estimated time of the test: 2- 30 minutes




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Sony UPP-110HG Ultrasound Thermal Paper - Generic UPP-110HG Ultrasound Paper Will Not Do


UPP-110HG high density ultrasound paper is a black and white, thermal sensitive Sony ultrasound video paper. It is possible to find cheap UPP-110HG prices online. While it is still needed as a replacement paper for the popular Sony black and white thermal printer models UP-895MD, UP-895MDSYN, and UPD-895, you can buy it today and it should be shipped right away. UPP means Ultrasound Printer Paper; HG stands for High Gloss; 110 signifies the paper's width in millimeters. There is lower gloss UPP 110, but this is High Gloss Ultrasound Printer Paper.

The high gloss finish gives a great contrast between various shades of gray in sonograms. This will help you see subtle clinical information in any image. Sony ultrasound video printers mentioned in this article require Sony UPP 110HG paper. Sonographers know that the Sony branded upp 110 works best for printing out medical imaging, rather than a generic ultrasound paper.

UPP110HG Printer Paper Packaging

Each case of UPP-110HG ultrasound paper has ten rolls. It is quite rare to find a vendor that will sell it by the roll, because a roll is good for approximately 240 prints. As long as the Sony printers UP-895MD, UP-895MDSYN, and UPD-895 are sold and still in service, UPP-110HG paper should be readily available to ship the day you order it.

UPP-110HG Print Capability

Each roll of UPP-110HG should yield approximately 240 ultrasound prints. Since it is usually sold by the case, which is ten rolls, each order will last you for a total print capability of approximately 2400 prints. The UPP110-HG black and white printing pack is for use with UP-895MD, UP-895MDSYN, and UPD-895 Sony ultrasound thermal printers. Sony's website states that it is not backward compatible with Sony UP-890MD or UP-D890 ultrasound thermal printers.

UPP 110 HG Specification


Black & white
High gloss
Prints are about 25% glossier than the UPP 110HD media
Thermal paper
A6 type media
110mm x 20m
80 um thick
10 rolls per box
Approx. 1000 prints
Transfer type: Thermal paper
type V

This Sony ultrasound print media is black and white type V, high density, glossy, thermal image paper. Sony Print Media provides exceptional image detail and superb resolution, making it ideal for ultrasound. It is packaged 10 rolls to a box and prints approximately 240 pictures per roll. One case should yield 2400 prints.




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2012年5月26日 星期六

Used Ultrasound Machines Fill a Great Need in Society


A young lady enters the local crisis pregnancy center. She is scared and confused,

not sure what her next step should be. A friend told her about this center, so she decided to come.

Frightened at what her future may hold, she is looking for answers, and help.

As she talks with the volunteer on staff, she begins to relax a bit.

She feels more comfortable, accepted and understood. The staff member then asks her

if she would like to see her baby inside her womb. Her heart leaps into her throat

as she asks, "How can I do that?" It is then revealed to her that a wonderful

donation to the center allows them to view the baby, and that gift is an used ultrasound machine.

The Function and Impact of an Used Ultrasound Machine

There are many used ultrasound machines available which have only been used

for a short time before being discarded for a newer more advanced model.

In reality, the earlier used models still work perfectly well and are available for purchase.

Many companies sell these used ultrasound machines to various places.

For example, there may be a clinic that is set up in a low-income community

which does not have the funds for the latest and best technology.

Used ultrasound machines can be purchased for much less than their new proteges.

Also, in other countries where people live in extreme poverty, there is no access

to technology such as this. Yet, mission doctors may come in with a used ultrasound

machine that allows medical help to be administered that never would have been

possible otherwise. Used ultrasound machines work just like the newer models,

yet the images on the screen may be a little grainy or fuzzy,

whereas the newer models are crystal clear.

Used Ultrasound Machines Can Make a Difference

Many companies refurbish used ultrasound machines which have been damaged somehow.

They may just be an older model in need of general restoration such as cleaning

and minor maintenance. The machine may have been damaged during transport and

received extensive mechanical work.

Regardless, the used ultrasound machine can be a welcome addition to any clinic

whose finances do not allow for the latest models. Many less fortunate in society

can benefit from these machines, which are sometimes given as donations in order

to enhance the lives of those who come through the doors of the clinic.

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A Miracle Made for Pregnant Mothers - 3D Ultrasound


Thanks to modern technology, people have innovated ways to cater more to the needs of pregnant women.

As of today, there are numerous devices that are used for this need such as ultrasounds. The ultrasound is an imaging method that has the capacity to monitor and visualize internal structures with accurate precision. A specific sub type of the ultrasound is the 3D ultrasound.

From the word itself, it gives a 3 dimensional imaging. In cases of pregnant women, a 3D ultrasound provides a 3D image of the baby growing inside of them. The 3D ultrasound offers real time imaging that is necessary for the pregnant woman as well as her baby. Thanks to this helpful equipment, significant contributions have been made in order to enhance our quality of life.

How important is a 3D ultrasound to a pregnant mother? Just around the time when a pregnant woman reaches 28 to 32 weeks gestation, she should already visit her doctor to check on the development of her baby or she could opt to visit her nearest baby center since they also have 3D ultrasounds at the ready. Remember, this technology is made available not just in hospitals; they are offered in clinics as well. The exterior of the baby is clearly visualized by the doctor as well as the mother. The 3D ultrasound is an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and management for obstetrics.

Benefits of 3D Ultrasound Did you know that it can take up to many 2D images in order to produce a 3D image? From this image, a lot can be interpreted including possible complications of pregnancy or perhaps with the development of the baby. It also is an important asset in assisting therapeutic processes since it is controlled and manipulated easily. Additionally, the device allows for more accurate visualization and provides less harmful effects than other imaging devices.

As of today, a fully interactive manipulation experience by 3D ultrasound is still in the process of development. The visualization strategies may also vary among the manufacturers. Some manufacturers offer just a single image whereas others produce multiple ones.

Before subjecting yourself to 3D Ultrasound, do take note of the basic risks of the visualization process.

Three important things to note regarding the risks of ultrasound are:

duration
intensity
frequency

Generally, the first factor to take into consideration is the duration of the ultrasound exposure. Besides the fact that there is no specific time set, remember that the process does not reach for more than 30 minutes.

Although there are no reported complications to a prolonged exposure, it is best to shorten the time that the baby is exposed to the ultrasound.

The next thing to consider is the intensity of the ultrasound waves. Technically, the waves are set to a higher intensity in order to detect the heart sounds of the infant. Just like the time of exposure, the amount of ultrasound exposure should be limited as well to ensure safety.

Lastly is the frequency of sessions. It should be no more than once a month since the procedure may pose risks. Please do seek counsel from your doctor before deciding anything regarding your pregnancy and that includes the ultrasound procedure. They are definitely the ones that know what is best for you and your baby.




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Ultrasound Technician Schools And What They Will Offer You


After completing ultrasound technician schools, technologists use sonography equipment to produce pictures of people's bodies from the inside with high frequency waves. These machines are commonly called ultrasound machines. These images help a doctor diagnosis and treat medical problems. To become an ultrasound tech, you have to have specialized training and register with a national personnel certification program. You will usually need a two-year associate degree or a bachelor degree.

Many hospitals, universities, vocational colleges and the military offer ultrasound training programs so you learn while you work in the field. You need to study anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, physics, and patient care. Ultrasound techs are encouraged to keep up their education even after being hired so they can keep up with new changes in the field, particularly if you specialize in a particular area of ultrasound. Below, you are going to learn about ultrasound technician schools.

More than half of the ultrasound tech jobs are in a hospital but they can also work in a doctor's office, diagnostic and medical labs, and mobile imaging centers. Most techs work in a hospital or clinic and the patient come to them. You will need good written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.

This will help you work better with patients, record medical histories, and explain the test to them. You are also required to have good hand and eye coordination in order to get high quality images using the ultrasound.

If you know this is what you want to do when you are in high school, and then take the entire math, English, computer science, both physical and life sciences and health. Get to know medical terminology. When you graduate from high school, you need to complete a two-year degree program for Ultrasound Technician at a credited vocational school. Once you have graduated you, need to register as a professional Ultrasound Technologist with the American Radiological and Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Association (ARDMS) when you graduate.

An ultrasound technologist can go into many fields. They can become a Vascular Ultrasound Tech, who specializes in the cardiovascular system, a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech, who specializes in the heart only and diagnoses heart valve defects, irregular blood flow patterns and birth abnormalities, an Obstetric Sonographer, who works in a high-risk fetal assessment center and a Neurosonographer will be using sound waves in order to take images of the brain.

After completing ultrasound technician schools, a technician will specialize in the heart, eyes, brain, and female reproductive system. In addition to working with the patients, ultrasound techs are also responsible for the machinery.




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2012年5月25日 星期五

The Use of Ultrasound Therapy to Treat Frozen Shoulder


Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can be a frustrating situation in which movements of the shoulder joints are restricted after a certain age or other severe conditions, with a very slow recovery process. Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder capsule and connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff, grows together with abnormal bands of tissues called adhesions, and greatly restrict motion, causing chronic pain.

Frozen shoulder can be a very complex condition, in which the main symptoms are stiffness, pain and decreased range of motion in the shoulder and upper arm. The exact cause of frozen shoulder is unknown, but can occur after a severe shoulder injury or trauma. Aging, diabetes and heart disease are conditions associated with frozen shoulder.

Once the shoulder joint becomes stiff and painful, it can be quite difficult to move. A person suffering from this condition finds it difficult to raise their arm above their head, which can become a significantly impede daily activities. The inflammation caused by this condition makes it very painful and leaves the shoulder weak and imbalanced.

To reduce the pain and inflammation that causes stiffness in the shoulder joint, new treatments, such as ultrasound therapy, have been shown to be effective. Frozen shoulder physical therapy reduces the pain and stiffness associated with this condition. Not only does the ultrasound physical therapy help ease pain in the shoulder, but it accelerates the healing process as well. The ultrasound waves cause micro-vibrations in the tissue decrease shoulder inflammation. The ultrasound modality can be used daily from home for frozen shoulder rehabilitation.Frozen shoulder healing can be a long process, but treatments such as home ultrasound are affordable and convenient and will help speed this process.

A commonly used modality by chiropractors, doctors and physical therapists since the 1940's, ultrasound therapy has long been established to be safe and effective in the medical community. Because therapeutic ultrasound increased blood circulation and oxygen to the injured area, it is an excellent rehab method for frozen shoulder that uses sound waves to treat pain, inflammation and muscle spasms.

For a shoulder injury such as frozen shoulder, treatment with a portable home ultrasound machine can effectively provide pain relief and accelerate the healing process. Once ultrasound therapy treatments were only available to pro athletes, but now, it is possible to treat many painful conditions in the comfort of your own home with a pulsed ultrasound unit.

A condition like frozen shoulder requires a certain type of home ultrasound machine. An ultrasound physical therapy machine to be used at home should utilize 1Mhz ultra sound waves. You will also want to find an ultrasound device that is FDA approved and quality manufactured. It is also very important to carefully examine the warranty details and ensure that the unit is covered a minimum 1 year warranty.

The pulse ultrasound used by these home ultrasound machines is just as effective as the continuous wave ultrasound machines used by physical therapists and chiropractors. Treatments with pulsed ultrasound units will simply be more frequent. Frozen shoulder can now be treated in the comfort of your own home with a portable therapeutic ultrasound machine.




Christine Beggs is the founder and CEO of EZUltrasound.com, the leading provider of portable home ultrasound machines to relieve pain and speed healing. Over the past 2 years, Christine has strived to deliver affordable, therapeutic ultrasound machines to anyone who needs them. Working closely with doctors and physical therapists, Christine has first hand knowledge of ultrasound therapy, its benefits and applications, and has a passion for sharing this knowledge in her articles. She developed EZUltrasound.com to relay her continual dedication to improving the quality of people's lives through the use of therapeutic ultrasound. To find out more, please visit www.EZUltrasound.com.





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Thermal Ultrasound Paper is Required by Ultrasound Printers


Ultrasound printers require special thermal ultrasound paper.

Ultrasound machines have computers and software to process video images and pass them to special printers, like the Mitsubishi P-93W ultrasound printer and the Sony UP-895MD ultrasound printer.

What is Ultrasound Paper?

Ultrasound paper is thermal paper, and is coated with an "ink" compound that you can't see, and when heat is applied to it, an image will appear.

How Does Ultrasound Paper Work?

To get the ultrasound paper to display the image that you want, the printer instructs the tiny print head element to apply precise amounts of heat to cause a reaction that creates a dark image.

* What Type of Ultrasound Paper Can I Get? You can get thermal ultrasound paper in rolls.

* It also comes in sheets.

* You can print color images onto color ultrasound thermal papers.

* You can print black and white images.

There are many types of thermal papers that you can get for a variety of applications. Some papers are coated with a compound that will display an image on paper for a long time, and less expensive papers will maintain a visible image for a short time. The life of the image depends on two critical criteria.

1. Ensuring that the papers are matched to the ultrasound printer so that the image color will fully develop.

2. Selecting the appropriate grade to match the needs of the end user. For example, thermal products designed for ultrasound medical imaging have significantly improved image stability over thermal papers formulated for short duration such as gas station receipts.

Image life can be greatly improved, to seven years or longer, by selecting the appropriate grade for the application and storage precautions. Remember that ultrasound paper is thermal paper, as in "heat sensitive", and therefor should not be stored or carried near a heat source.

How is Ultrasound Thermal Paper Made?

Above it was stated that thermal paper is coated with chemical compound. It feels kind of slippery, and often has an odd chemical smell. That is due to the chemical coatings. The chemical coating is what reacts to heat. Chemicals on the ultrasound thermal papers can consist of dyes, antioxidants, inert pigments, and waxes, among other things.

According to patent holders Sharad Mathur, Ivan Petrovic, David Lewis, Xiaolin D. Yang, and Ernest M. Finchhermal thermal paper usually consists of at least three layers:

1. Substrate layer: This is simply the paper layer.

2. Base layer: This includes a binding element, which can consist of such things as starches, gelatin and certain alkali salts. Another component of this layer is what's called a porosity improver, which helps heat travel through the paper.

3. Active layer: This layer contains a colorless chemical formula that reacts to heat.




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Ultrasound Probes - The Doctor's New Tool


The ultrasound machine or US machine is one the most useful and versatile types of medical equipment. Using high frequency inaudible sound waves delivered by means of ultrasound probes, these devices can be used to diagnose diseases and abnormalities, monitor pregnancy and other normal functions, and can even be used to deliver therapy.

The often-preferred method of taking a look inside the body is ultrasound. X-rays are useful, but the radiation produced by x-ray is of some concern and may pose more risk to some patients than others. Ultrasound has no such known risks. An ultrasound can't be used in the place of x-rays in every scenario, but for many applications it is actually better. The "ultra" in "ultrasound" refers to sound that is beyond the range of human hearing. Echoes reflect sound waves back to the ultrasound transducer, creating a picture of what is there. Both industrial and medical fields have found various uses for ultrasound in the past.

The technician uses a specially formulated conducting gel to allow the ultrasound probe (transducer) to keep in continuous contact with the skin. A similar probe provides even higher amounts of ultrasound when it is utilized for physiotherapy purposes. It warms the contact surface by means of vibrations produced by these high speed sonic currents. This, in turn, increases circulation and alleviates pain and inflammation such as is found in cases of soft tissue injury. It is necessary to maintain the probe's constant motion and limit the length of each ultrasound therapy session in order to avoid overheating any area under treatment.

Medical ultrasound is often used to diagnose conditions such as appendicitis and gall bladder disease rapidly and easily. In appendicitis, the US may be able to confirm a diagnosis faster than with blood testing for the infection and works better than x-ray or CT scanning and is less expensive. It is standard to obtain an US image whenever gallstones or other gall bladder problems are suspected.

Everyone knows that ultrasounds are heavily used at the OB office to detect, observe, and even diagnose pregnancies. Ultrasound probes and lubricating gels, usually when the woman has a full bladder, can easily get a good look at the female reproductive system. Using ultrasound, a practitioner can quickly and accurately give the size and gender of a fetus, placenta location, and detect any abnormalities with the pregnancy or its location.

The heart can be scanned using ultrasound. In most cases, a probe is passed over the chest and an echocardiogram of the flow of blood is taken. A TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) is more precise and is carried out by inserting a probe down the throat and taking the image from the inside. It is easier to detect conditions such as aneurysms by using this method, but patients have to be unconscious in order for it to be carried out.




As far as medical equipment is concerned, ultrasound is often preferred to x-ray because no possibly harmful ionizing radiation is produced by ultrasound and it has no know diagnostic risks. It cannot be substituted in every case for x-rays, but it is actually better for many uses. An echo reflects the sound waves back into the ultrasound transducer and an image is record of what is found. This is also used in industrial studies as well as medical uses. Transducers, or ultrasound probes, make contact with the skin with the use of a special conducting gel that makes a continuous connection with the skin surface.





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2012年5月24日 星期四

Physical Therapy Ultrasound Helps Reduce Joint and Muscle Pain


Physical therapy ultrasound has been around since the 1940's, when therapists learned that ultrasound waves could destroy brain tissue and used it to treat patients with Parkinson disease. Patients could also receive treatment for ulcers and arthritis using ultrasound waves. Ultrasound is a form of heat therapy, and heat has been proven to loosen muscles and tissues and help people relax. With physical therapy ultrasound patients can receive noninvasive treatment for back, neck, knee, and leg pain.

What Is Ultrasound in Physical Therapy?

Ultrasound makes high frequency sound waves that when placed on an area of the body cause vibrations. These vibrations, rather than the actual ultrasound machine, is what causes the production of heat. The vibrations happen deep within the tissues. Blood is drawn into the tissues from the vibrations and bring more nutrients and enzymes that help heal damaged areas.

Ultrasound can help patients who need relief from pain, inflammation, and frequent muscle spasms. The vibrations of the molecules within the tissue also increases the flexibility of joints and can help speed the healing of scar tissue. The therapist will choose whether to use ultrasound continuously or in pulses depending on the location and intensity of the pain. A therapist may also choose to apply ultrasound for a short period to help loosen muscles before exercise therapy.

How Does Physical Therapy Ultrasound Work?

A sound head is used to administer the ultrasound waves to the affected area. A therapist will squirt a hypoallergenic gel onto the probe to help reduce friction when using the sound head. For several minutes the therapist will rub the sound head in circular motions across the skin, allowing the sound waves to vibrate the tissues. The sound head must move continuously or the high frequency waves can cause slight burns or hot spots.

Physical therapists can also use an anti-inflammatory gel in conjunction with the hypoallergenic gel when administering ultrasound. The ultrasound waves cause the medicated gel to enter the body, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling of the tissues.

Patients will either sit in a chair or lie on a table to receive treatment. Depending on the area being treated, patients may need to change into a gown or robe before receiving treatment.

Specific Conditions Helped by Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound therapy works best on conditions that cause swelling and muscle soreness. Some common conditions that would benefit from ultrasound therapy include:

muscle spasms
nerve compression
arthritis and osteoarthritis
carpal tunnel
fibromyalgia
myofascial pain syndrome
rheumatoid arthritis
whiplash
tendinitis
sprains
herniated discs

Physical therapy ultrasound is a modality that is used in conjunction with other therapies. The duration of ultrasound therapy is dependent upon the severity of the pain and whether or not the therapy seems to be showing favorable results. Ultrasound therapy is generally safe for most patients. However, patients who have pacemakers, open wounds, have a chance of being pregnant, or recently had surgery should inform the therapist before receiving treatment.




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Ultrasound Programs - An Overview For Prospective Students


Ultrasound imaging or sonography is a diagnostic imaging tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate visual images within the human body. The obtained visual information is used to determine and evaluate the patient's health condition. A diagnostic medical sonographer administers the examination by moving a probe called a transducer over a specified body area that is initially applied with a thick conducting gel. In certain ultrasound tests, the probe is inserted into a body cavity. Also known as an ultrasound technician, the sonographer is not only responsible for providing physicians with medical images through the use of ultrasound waves but also for interpreting the results of the diagnostic test. The images obtained are integrated with the patient's clinical data in order to come up with a reliable summary that is submitted to a qualified physician for diagnosis. Thus, ultrasound sonographers and physicians work closely together to achieve an accurate diagnosis. Ultrasound techs also work with the entire health care team to ensure that the best patient care is being delivered.

Ultrasound sonographers have a wide-ranging role in the field of health care. In addition to preparing the patients for the test and administering the procedure, they must effectively communicate to patients what to expect during the examination to put them at ease. They must obtain accurate medical histories and clearly explain the instructions of the physicians. Moreover, ultrasound techs are required to assist in scheduling, record-keeping and archiving of the images.

It cannot be denied that sonographers have a significant role in patient care since the accuracy of each ultrasound exam mainly relies on their technical knowledge and skills. Thus, it is essential that ultrasound technologists undergo intensive training and preparation before they can handle actual examinations. This is made possible by obtaining education and experience from institutions where interested students can obtain ultrasound degrees. Community colleges, universities, hospitals, medical centers, and the Armed Forces offer ultrasound programs that can prepare and sharpen the skills of prospective sonographers. A student can either attend formal educational ultrasound classes or receive on-the-job training. It is worth mentioning that allied healthcare professionals can also obtain a diploma in ultrasound sonography by receiving appropriate ultrasound training for a year.

Educational ultrasound programs are approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP. The length of study depends on the type of ultrasound degree or program. Diagnostic medical sonography certification programs can be obtained by healthcare professionals after a year of training. An associate degree in medical sonography is attained after 2 years, while a baccalaureate degree is achieved after 4 years of study and training. Most prospective sonographers complete a two-year medical ultrasound program, culminating in an associate degree.

The curriculum depends on the ultrasound degree that is being work on by the student. Typically, ultrasound curriculums include the physical principles of ultrasound, basic and advanced physics and instrumentation, techniques in imaging, biological effects of ultrasound, human anatomy and physiology, histology, pathophysiology, sonography patient care, emergency care, ultrasound applications and limitations, and image evaluation and administration.




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2012年5月23日 星期三

Treating Tendinitis at Home With an Ultrasound Therapy Machine


Tendons are located at the ending of muscles and are what attach muscle to bones. Tendons are naturally resilient, but their shortage of flexibility and constant tugging due to their location make them more apt to tear. These minuscule tears cause irritation and soreness and this condition is known as tendinitis.

Indications of tendinitis can vary from tenderness and inflexibility in the general area of the affected tendon to seemingly blazing area surrounding the affected area. Hurting is going to most likely be at its worst during the day and/or after bodily activities. Tendon and joint sections may also be stiff the day after action. Those most affected by this condition generally use the same tendons for repetitive exercises or work, such as playing racquetball or pulling levers at a job.

Tendinitis can be prevented by consistently stretching muscles, especially the ones that get more use than the others. This causes the tendon's link to the muscle to increase in length and become more flexible and therefore, less likely to tear. Tendinitis can turn into a very severe problem if it is not recognized and cared for quickly. It is important to deal with the condition as soon as possible to prevent it from reaching a more brutal stage.

For chronic tendinitis, a portable home ultrasound machine can help relieve the pain and heal the condition. Ultrasound therapy treatments were once reserved only for pro athletes and those that could afford them. Now, it is possible to utilize ultrasonic ultrasound to treat many painful conditions.

Therapeutic ultrasound treatment is a rehab method that uses sound waves to treat pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. Commonly utilized by chiropractors, doctors and physical therapists since the 1940's, the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound has long been established in the medical community. Ultra sound waves penetrate the surface layers of the skin, causing tissues to vibrate, producing a deep heat to soothe inflammation and relieve pain. In addition, ultra sonic devices increase blood flow and oxygen to reduce local swelling and speed the healing process.

Chronic conditions, such as tendinitis, means constant re-injury leading to additional scar tissue, decreased range of motion, limited performance and a life time of pain. For tendon injuries, a specific kind of home ultrasound machine that is meant to treat soft tissue injuries is needed.

When looking for an ultrasound physical therapy machine to use in your home, you want to purchase a device that utilizes 1Mhz ultra sound waves. You should look for an FDA approved unit that is quality manufactured and comes with at least a 1 year warranty. These home ultrasound machines are very safe because they utilize pulsed ultrasound waves. Pulsed ultrasound is just as effective as a doctor's continuous wave ultrasound machine, but treatments will be more often. With a portable therapeutic ultrasound machine, you can treat your tendinitis daily in the comfort of your own home.




Christine Beggs is the founder and CEO of EZUltrasound.com, the leading provider of portable home ultrasound machines to relieve pain and speed healing. Over the past 2 years, Christine has strived to deliver affordable, therapeutic ultrasound machines to anyone who needs them. Working closely with doctors and physical therapists, Christine has first hand knowledge of ultrasound therapy, its benefits and applications, and has a passion for sharing this knowledge in her articles. She developed EZUltrasound.com to relay her continual dedication to improving the quality of people's lives through the use of therapeutic ultrasound. To find out more, please visit www.EZUltrasound.com.





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2012年5月20日 星期日

Using Therapeutic Home Ultrasound to Treat Plantar Fasciitis


Plantar fasciitis is a common, persistent foot injury that requires proper treatment. Plantar fascitis results in acute inflammation and severe pain in the fibrous band of tissue running across the bottom of the foot. Because the ligaments, tendons, and tissue in the foot move every time the foot is flexed, when they are inflamed, every movement hurts, making daily activities very painful. Once the plantar fascia tissue is injured, 100% recovery is difficult and re-injury occurs frequently. But, therapies such as ultrasound can hold the key to complete plantar fascia healing. And luckily, ultrasound technologies are advancing and new affordable and portable ultrasound machines are becoming available for home users.

Causes:

Because the plantar fascia can only stretch 102% of its length without tearing, the stress of an extremely active lifestyle can be too much. This condition of the foot is caused primarily from overloading and overuse in jobs that require a person to be on their feet all day, such as teachers and waitresses, to push heavy loads, such as shippers and construction workers, and to participate in vigorous sports, such as running, dancing, football and basketball. Plantar fasciitis is one of the top five most common foot and ankle injuries among professional athletes.

Poor biomechanics, foot muscle and/or ligament imbalances, and faulty foot structures can also contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis. Other causes include obesity and poorly supported shoes.

The inflammation in the arch of the foot experienced by plantar fasciitis suffers can also lead to an intense stabbing pain in the heel and eventually, heel spurs. For this reason, it is critical to properly treat an inflamed plantar fascia at the onset of the condition with ultrasound therapy or another modality.

Treatments:

The intense flare-ups of pain in the arch of the foot associated with plantar fascitis can be best managed through conservative, regular treatments. Patient education on how to treat plantar fasciitis and self-care are critical components in healing from plantar fasciitis. Patience is also key, as an inflamed plantar fascia can take six months to a year to completely recover.

By modifying daily activities and exercise, wearing properly fitting shoes, taping the feet, and massaging the foot arch, the acute inflammation of plantar fasciitis can be minimized. After strenuous activities, RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) is generally the prescribed procedure for plantar fascitis sufferers. However, for 100% injury recovery, using therapeutic ultrasound prior to RICE treatment is best because the ultrasonic waves efficiently decrease inflammation and relive pain for diagnosed or chronic plantar fasciitis within the first 48 hours of a flare-up. Daily ultrasound physical therapy can be a very effective way to manage and heal plantar fasciitis and heel spurs and is best accomplished with a personal, therapeutic ultrasound device.

For those suffering from chronic plantar fasciitis, foot and tendon rehabilitation at home is now possible with the advent of portable ultrasound machines. The ultrasound therapy utilized by these devices can be used as an advanced treatment of plantar fasciitis and the chronic tendon pain that accompanies the condition. Therapeutic ultrasound can be used to reduce pain and heal foot and ankle injuries twice as fast.

Ultra sound waves provide gentle deep tissue heating that decreases pain and inflammation to speed healing by penetrating the skin and causing vibrations in the tendons and soft tissues of the foot. Ultrasound therapy relaxes muscles and decreases swelling by increasing blood flow and oxygen to tendons and ligaments. Ultrasound deep tissue stimulation can be used as a pain therapy system to control plantar fasciitis flare-ups and can now be used in the comfort of your very own home.

A home ultrasound unit works the same way as bigger machines, found in physical therapist and chiropractor practices, but is more compact and priced reasonably so home users can afford to purchase. Portable ultrasound machines are also safe for use by the general public because they utilize pulsed, instead of continuous, ultrasound waves, which are just as effective when used on a daily basis. Plantar fasciitis physical therapy involving ultrasound will provide users with immediate relief and continual healing over a 3-4 week period.

Because plantar fascist involves soft tissue and tendon inflammation, a specific kind of home ultrasound machine is required for treatment. A home ultrasound physical therapy machine should emit 1Mhz ultrasound waves. It is also important to purchase an FDA approved ultrasound unit that is quality manufactured. The portable therapeutic ultrasound device should also be covered with at least a 1 year warranty. And best of all, with a portable therapeutic ultrasound machine, you can treat your plantar fasciitis daily when it is most convenient for you.




Christine Beggs is the founder and CEO of EZUltrasound.com, the leading provider of portable home ultrasound machines to relieve pain and speed healing. Over the past 2 years, Christine has strived to deliver affordable, therapeutic ultrasound machines to anyone who needs them. Working closely with doctors and physical therapists, Christine has first hand knowledge of ultrasound therapy, its benefits and applications, and has a passion for sharing this knowledge in her articles. She developed EZUltrasound.com to relay her continual dedication to improving the quality of people's lives through the use of therapeutic ultrasound. To find out more, please visit www.EZUltrasound.com.





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