Reviews and News on Ultrasound Machines

Mammography machines help analyze breast tissue for possible incidence of cancer and are the choicest tools for guiding breast biopsy procedures. It works by directing a low frequency X-ray through the breast tissue and rendering detailed images for the physician to analyze. The high clarity and definition of these images helps perceive even delicate tissues within the breast. The GE Senographe DMR Mammography Machine is a highly advanced state of the art piece of medical equipment from GE that delivers high performance at affordable costs. GE has been a pioneer in mammography machine manufacturing and over the years has set high industry standards which are rarely matched by competitors.

The machine is very user friendly and has 5 photocells for expansive imaging functionalities in breast placement and digital angulations display. It also provides hands free compression and offers more interaction with the patient by way of vertical height adjustment. The quality of images rendered by a mammography machine is of utmost importance. The high image quality increases the diagnostic capabilities of physicians and the GE Senographe DMR is ahead of the competition in that it delivers high quality images with superb clarity by using dedicated MaxiRay X-ray tube and SharpIQ grid. The MaxiRay bi-metal rhodium or molybdenum tube offers extensive penetration and comes with an inner focusing cone. The high X-ray spectrum provided by these metals penetrates even the densest of breast tissues and reveals details that are obscure in images rendered by other machines.

The unrivalled image quality and magnification provided by this tube sets the machine apart from its competitors. The machine reduces exposure time, which ensures image quality and cuts down dose by 40 percent which allows for examination of dense breasts without reduction in image quality. The anti scatter grid movement is also optimized by the SharpIQ and DMR features which provides high definition images. The machine as with most GE products is consistent and reliable and also ensures automatic optimization of parameters. The digital display, flipping markers and single magnification stand all add to overall design and renders it highly user friendly.

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Because advances in technology have made ultrasound machines more affordable, a new industry has sprung up: the making of fetal keepsakes. These companies allow parents to purchase a photograph or video of their baby in utero as a keepsake. Companies who own equipment that can produce three-dimensional images are especially popular and sought after. These fetal keepsake images are far different products from the fuzzy snapshots doctors share when they are performing a diagnostic ultrasound. The exposure level is quite different as well: in the case of fetal keepsakes, ultrasound may be used for as long as an hour to capture the desired images.

The FDA considers the use of ultrasound for fetal keepsakes an unapproved use of a prescription medical device. First and foremost, ultrasound is intended to be used for diagnostic purposes. In the hands of a skilled technician working with a medical professional, an ultrasound can provide valuable information about a fetus, including diagnosing abnormalities that can be corrected even before the child is born. Secondly, ultrasound can also used to provide certain medical treatments. At higher levels, ultrasound can be used to help bone fractures heal and to treat sprained muscles. While there is no hard evidence that ultrasound can be harmful to a developing fetus, it makes sense to limit exposure to medically necessary scans.

Seeing your child’s face for the first time is an amazing experience, and since it is possible to see that face before the child is even born, it’s no wonder that some parents want to have that experience as soon as possible. While the risk of a fetal keepsake ultrasound may be minimal, no risk is worth taking unless there’s a potential benefit to be gained that is greater than the risk involved. In the case of seeing a developing face a few months early, the benefit doesn’t outweigh the risk, however small. It’s better to wait until the baby is born for that first real glimpse. After all, if you’re going to be a parent, you might as well start learning patience now.

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