The Sarano digital US system
The Sarano digital, black and white ultrasound system, made by Shimadzu, is on show at MEDICA.
The company reports: ‘This all-round system ombines the latest in hardware, software and probe technology, generating high-performance imaging quality as well as improving the digital handling of clinical data. The Sarano is suitable for hospital use and private practice – for stationary as well as ambulant applications. A large number of medical fields, such as radiology, internal medicine,
urology, gynaecology and obstetrics will benefit from this economical and efficient instrument.’
High-res images
The core technology for the improved transmission quality and accurate display of the ultrasound image data is the newly developed digital beam former with DBT technology. ‘It processes and transmits data ten times faster without any noise. In this way, even the most delicate tissue
structures can be shown through high-resolution ultrasound images.’
In addition the system includes micro-imaging array technology for a maximum frequency of 15 MHz. The five-tier fine-tuning of the probe frequency and consequently the diagnosis-specific settings bothcontribute to the improved images, the maker points out.
‘Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) increases the spot and contrast resolution in the B-mode under difficult diagnostic conditions. Fast image iteration frequencies, focusing on the pixel level as well as high image dynamics, further increase authentication and diagnostic confidence.
‘The panoramic angle of up to 198° at endocavity diagnosis enables excellent orientation. User-specific optimization of image resolution is possible via the frequency spectrum of 2 – 15 MHz and the 5-tier frequency mode.
Digital platform
Due to the fully digital and ‘open’ system architecture and high performance the equipment is prepared for future developments. It can be integrated in a LAN as well as a DICOM high-performance network. Clinical images are transferred to a PC as JPG or bitmap data, and also can be stored on a USB stick for transfer to a PC outside of the network or to give to a patient.
The newly designed keypad makes neighbouring keys easily accessible via the central trackball, Shimadzu reports. ‘The most frequently used functionalities are arranged within easy reach. Diagnosis specific presettings enable fast and targeted operation of the system. Freely programmable function keys support individual physician requirements and optimize workflow.’
Further details: www.shimadzu.de
This article was published on 11/14/2007