Ultrasound as a Urology Solution
Identifying regions of interest is one of the first and most important steps in diagnosing urology issues in patients. An Ultrasound as a method for performing these examinations has grown leaps and bounds to become an inevitable part of Healthcare delivery. Urology is one of the applications where Ultrasound delivers incredible value to doctors looking for urology solutions as it provides a high-level of accuracy and reliability, which is necessary to ensure early detection. This means doctors are able to provide a precise diagnosis and appropriate treatment to patients.
So if you are looking to upgrade the selection of medical equipment supplies you have for urology examinations, read on to learn more about the ultrasound technology available through Paragon Care and how this tech can help with ease of use, and quality of treatment for patients.
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a diagnostic scan that is used to examine internal body structures. They work by emitting sound waves from a small handheld device, and then these sound waves are reflected back from the patient and into the device. From here, it is able to create a scanned image of what is happening inside the body. Ultrasounds are mostly associated with pregnancy, but they actually have a wide range of applications.
Ultrasound scans are favored as they are generally non-invasive and don't require the use of dyes or radiation that are generally associated with other forms of examination, and is an essential device used across all healthcare settings. They also have the added benefit of being able to see the results immediately on a monitor instead of needing to wait for results to be available.
How are ultrasounds used in urology?
Urologists work with conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs. When they are examining a patient, the main conditions they are looking for are:
- Cancer
- Infection
- Blockages
- Dysfunction
These conditions, while the symptoms often display outwardly, it is difficult to give a definitive diagnosis without looking inside the body. An ultrasound is the most common method used to get an interior perspective in urology and can provide doctors with an official diagnosis and something to base their treatment plan on.
Conditions related to the prostate and male reproductive system need to be examined internally, so a probe is often used and inserted into the rectum. When studying the bladder and kidneys the ultrasound is performed externally with a gel spread across the examination area to help transmit the soundwaves. It’s important to obtain an ultrasound machine that is able to handle a wide range of examinations, both internal and external to ensure that you are able to examine all patients.
Selecting the Right Urology Point of Care Ultrasound System
At Paragon Care we offer a supply of BK Ultrasounds which come with unparalleled image quality and extensive range of sterilisable transducers designed for urologists. These systems are specifically designed to seamlessly integrate with MRI/Fusion and support robotic-assisted surgery. The units we offer have been selected based on their features, options, performance and price to ensure that you are able to find a unit that fits both your practice’s needs and budget.
BK bkSpecto Ultrasound Machine
- The BK bkSpecto ultrasound machine is a color console diagnostic imaging system intended for use in urology examination as well as surgery and general imaging. It offers a wide range of scanning functions that can be used to large areas or even very small ones. The bkSpecto’s diagnostic scanning ability cannot be overstated.
- The console’s monitor can be rotated for both vertical and horizontal views, it is also large and high definition so you will be able to spot all important regions of interest on the screen. This system comes with a convenient integrated battery with 1 hour of continuous service and the glass interface is sealed to make cleaning and disinfecting easy.
Flex Focus 800 Ultrasound Machine
- The BK Flex Focus 800 ultrasound machine is a color console system ideal for urology ultrasound. This unit is highly proficient at imaging kidney, prostate, bladder, and testicular regions as it provides high-level detail and contrast resolution.
- The high-resolution 19-inch monitor provides excellent image quality and BK Medical Flex Focus 800 ultrasound machine takes up very little floor space, meaning it is easy to move around your practice as necessary. This unit comes with a sealed keyboard for easy cleaning, 4-hour battery life, wifi network connection, and more. The Flex Focus 800 is also suited for surgery, vascular, and general imaging.
So if your practice doesn't have an ultrasound machine as one of yoururology solutions, it could be highly beneficial to get in contact with the team at Paragon Care to have a look at the medical equipment supplies we have on offer.