Portable ultrasound equipment is a critical diagnostic tool for a variety of medical disorders, from pregnancy to heart disease. There are several issues that might impact the visual quality and knowing how to efficiently diagnose the issue is crucial. Here are some suggested steps for troubleshooting portable ultrasound. n conclusion, troubleshooting portable ultrasound devices is…
Upgrading your ultrasound equipment in your veterinary practice is an important investment that can bring numerous benefits. For starters, upgrading ultrasound equipment can improve the accuracy of diagnoses. With modern ultrasound equipment, you can more accurately identify conditions and make better decisions regarding treatment. Newer technology allows for better resolution and a wider range of…
After working in the Ultrasound service field for almost 2 decades one thing has become abundantly clear…customers don’t adequately back up their systems. Backing up configuration information on ultrasound systems is the foundation of equipment maintenance. The data saved during a system backup includes: customer presets, network configurations for the system and destinations, customer preferences, and options…
A common reason for a tech support call is the sudden inability of a client’s system to save images. Many of these callers are calling about equipment that has just been moved and changes were made to DICOM. Although we can assist if this happens, here are some ways to avoid this happening in the…
I’ve been asked to help organizations improve their probe care and handling techniques to reduce the overall cost for repair and replacement. Since the #1 cause of damage and need for repair is the mishandling of probes, you can become the catalyst for reducing the cost of replacement and repair by educating end users and…
When your ultrasound machine is experiencing image quality issues, rule of thumb is to test your probes. If the probe malfunctions, it can affect the rest of the machine and can provide skewed results, possibly resulting in a misdiagnosis. Here are some guidelines for ultrasound transducer troubleshooting to help you see the signs and keep…
by: Jim Rickner Correctly maintaining your ultrasound is essential for peak performance. But what steps can we take to ensure that we complete the necessary tasks. Start by reviewing the OEM’s user manual and seeing what steps they recommend. Some OEMs state that no PMs (preventative maintenance services) are required but then dictate that the…
HELP REDUCE PROBE SPEND IN YOUR DEPARTMENT OR FACILITY Education is Key I’ve been asked to help organizations educate their staff on probe care and handling to reduce the overall cost for repair and replacement. Because the mishandling of probes is the #1 cause of damage and need for repair, you can play a significant…
Troubleshooting a malfunctioning ultrasound system Troubleshooting a malfunctioning ultrasound system can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. By breaking the system down into sub-systems, it is easier to locate the source of the problem. Breaking the System into Sub-systems There are three major sub-systems in an ultrasound. The “backend”, the “frontend”…
Types of ultrasound system failures and telling the difference between them Although routine maintenance and inspections can minimize breakage and downtime, no matter how well an ultrasound machine is cared for, it will break at some point. Parts begin to wear down and software sometimes fails. Here are a few ultrasound system failure modes. INTERMITTENT…