What do Ultrasound Equipment Supplies Provide?

You’ve heard of ultrasounds, but do you really know what they’re used for? They actually have several different uses. When your technician has the right ultrasound equipment supplies they can provide you with a multitude of images. The sonography (ultrasound) imagery happens in real time. It’s painless and very exact in its reporting, but should never be used by someone not trained.

·         Pregnancy: Today having ultrasounds during your pregnancy is quite normal. The machines are used to detect any abnormalities and fetal growth. Placenta previa, spina bifida, multiple pregnancies, blighted ovum and the gestational age of the fetus can be determined with ultrasounds. Doppler ultrasound shows blood flow so it can be determined if the fetus’s heart is developing correctly.

·         Guiding Tool: Sometimes ultrasounds are used to help a doctor navigate their way through intricate procedures, such as an amniocentesis or needle biopsy. The imaging helps the doctor be precise in her performance.

·         Diagnosis: When sonography is used to diagnose it’s called diagnostic ultrasound imaging. This procedure helps medical teams see thyroid, scrotum, gallbladder, prostate, and muscles and tendons that are otherwise difficult to view. Most of the time this is done with a wand outside of the body, but sometimes it is inserted into the body for a better view.

·         Therapy: Ultrasound can also be used for therapy. The sound waves are set at specific wavelengths and can help medicines be absorbed by patients who do not tolerate needles. Ultrasound is also used to break up blood clots, treat cataracts and destroy tumors.

With all the medical advances involving ultrasound, it’s no surprise that most clinics and hospitals have their own ultrasound equipment supplies. There are also mobile units that often travel between satellite clinics and remote hospitals, usually on a set schedule but typically available for emergency use, too. If you ever find yourself needing an ultrasound medical device, talk to the professionals at Wholesale Electrodes. They offer “offer the most respected name brand TENS electrodes, TENS supplies, medical traction, ultrasound, and other medical equipment and medical supplies at cost containment pricing with free shipping on many 'small bulk' orders.” Call them for your medical device needs at: (888) 607-4436