Ultrasound Companies – Different Brand Names Does Not Always Mean Difference In Machine

Ultrasound companies offer a wide range of ultrasound brands. In fact, many manufacturers of this equipment market the machines under different brand names. So, if you are committed to purchasing a specific brand (i.e. General Electric, Medison, Philips, etc.) take the time to visit the applicable site where you may find a variety of ultrasound options under different names, each boasting different qualities and at a wide range of prices.

For instance, General Electric, Siemens, Philips, Aloka, Medison and Siemens manufacturer ultrasounds for specific uses, with different machines or different ultrasound accessories used for cardiovascular ultrasounds, OB/GYN ultrasounds, general-imaging ultrasounds, etc. Because each company has different names for each individual machine, it can get a bit confusing. And, because ultrasounds are now used in just about every medical field, with each boasting incredible advances in technology, and available in different sizes, there truly is one for every need and for nearly every price.

In fact, GE’s Vividi looks more like an oversized laptop and establishes a new level of cardiovascular performance that gives clinicians the freedom to get diagnostic results outside of the echo lab. Larger in size and looking more like other ultrasound machines of the day, GE’s Vivid 7 Dimension model is another cardiovascular ultrasound system, but is larger in size and price and more robust with an innovative powerful imaging platform.

Medison’s Accuvix XQ is a 3D ultrasound and that delivers cutting-edge multi-slice views, VolumeCT views, oblique views, panoramic views and dual live views. It has directional power Doppler and adaptive fetal echo capabilities. Also made by Medison is the SonoAce 8000 LIVE. This ultrasound has a 512-channel 2D digital color Doppler system, as well as Live 3D and Volume 3D imaging. It is ideally suited for obstetric and gynecological applications, as well as radiology, general extremity, urology, surgical, breast renal, vascular, pediatric, abdomen, cardiac and neonatal applications. Starting at around $65,000, the SonoAce 8000 LIVE is popular for being so multi-functional.

The Siemens line of ultrasounds is equally impressive. It’s new Acuson Antares ultrasound system alone boasts seven different models (Acuson Sequoia 512, Sequoia 512, Sequoia 512C, Sequoia Echo, Acuson CV70, Aspen GI, Aspen Echo and the Cypress). These are available at varying price points, with each offering numerous benefits.

Aloka, another reputable ultrasound company provides solutions for obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, surgical, emergency and veterinary fields. The Aloka Alpha 10 may be its most popular model, offers real-time 4D capabilities, eFlow, innovative connectivity and data analysis, this flexible, yet powerful machine is easily upgraded to meet changing needs.

Because every ultrasound company offers a wide range of solutions and a wide range of machines, it’s best to know what your ultrasound needs are and to take the time to then visit each of the leading manufacturer’s sites. From there, look into medical companies that also sell the machines and compare. There are remarkably good deals out there and in this day and time, truly everything to choose from.