Vascular ultrasound
is a non-invasive way to measure blood flow through veins and arteries.
Vascular dopplers help to avoid the use of radiation, needles, contrast dyes,
and an aesthesia.
Uses of the Vascular
Ultrasound Machine
Doctors study blood
flow to detect disease. Irregularities signal the presence of diseases. With
the help of vascular ultrasound, doctors can spot blood clots in the arms and
legs and also observe the narrowing of arteries.
The technology of
vascular doppler protects the patient from kidney damage. This is a possibility
with alternative diagnostic options like radiation and contrast dye. These
machines also deliver greater portability as compared to imaging performed via
MRI or CAT scan.
Before you buy an ABI portable doppler machine, it is vital to take the time to consider
several factors. These include the features, warranty and service contract,
availability of replacement parts, and the budget.
- Features
Ultrasound technicians
know what the machine will be used for and what features are an advantage. They
can determine features that are necessary to do the job more efficiently,
features that are beneficial but not vital, and the features completely not
required. Kody Medical has a Highly Diagnostic Bidirectional Doppler. It is
very sensitive in detecting the sounds of arteries and veins, thereby having
the features to significantly improve testing and results.
2.
Service Contract
Always discuss the
service contract and warranty. There are plenty of aspects for this, such as
the duration of the warranty, what does it cover, does it renew automatically,
how do you contact the technical support team, what is the cancellation fees,
etc.
3.
Availability of Replacement Parts
Any ultrasound
equipment requires replacement parts. The most common requirements arise for
keyboards, power supplies, casters, upper control panel, keys and buttons. Make
sure you find out about their availability and pricing to understand how you
can replace these parts for your selected vascular doppler.
Lastly, remember to
determine the budget. This will not just include the price of the unit but also
the price of the service contract and the cost of commonly replaced
parts.
