The beauty of the refurbished ultrasound market, is that after a few years, premium equipment becomes available at a reduced rate. As far as ultrasound systems go, the IE33 is a quality system that can be used for all sorts of imaging exams, while producing superior quality pictures.
Popular Imaging Applications:
The IE33 is a hospital-grade ultrasound system that creates high quality cardiac imaging. This includes potential for stress echo, adult cardiac (with live 3D, when employing the X5-1 probe), pediatric cardiac, fetal echo, and transesophageal (TEE) imaging.
Many imaging centers, family practices, and other clinics that offer a wide range of ultrasound imaging are particularly fond of this system because of its potential in general radiological imaging, plus the potential cardiac imaging.
Regarding vascular imaging, the IE33 is compatible with a series of linear probes that are integral for all sorts of imaging. Some of these transducers include the L15-7io hockey stick probe, the L12-5 linear array ultrasound probe, and the L9-3 lower MHz frequency probe. With just these three probes, one can conduct MSK, small parts, needle-guided injections, and vascular exams.
In terms of OB-GYN imaging, the IE33 can take a number of endovaginal probes and abdominal probes. Although there are usual probes; the C5-1 (curved) and the C8-4v (vaginal), there are other options, including the C6-3, the C9-4v, and the C10-3v transducers. The difference in frequency ranges makes a major impact on the image quality, and offers a more nuanced picture.
Cart / Generations:
The IE33 was manufactured for approximately a decade; from 2004 till 2015. Of course, while it was being developed, there were many upgrades and developments made to the system. Rather than changing the name or model of each upgrade, Philips elected to create new revisions, or “cart” versions. The first carts, “A”, “B”, and “ C”, are nearly identical, but from “D”, significant upgrades were made. Better quality transducers were developed, and the imaging software became more diverse (allowing for more types and nuances of medical exams).
The latest models of carts; “E” “F” and “G”, support the highest software levels, and are far more diverse and reliable systems than the early revisions. Generally speaking, the carts that are found on the market as of this publishing, tend to be readily available on the market, as they are highest in demand.
There is always the concern, particularly when it comes to medical equipment, regarding the safety of the devices and the potential side effects that occur as a result of employing these machines.
It is important to know that ultrasound machines are known to be completely harmless. They function through the utilization of sound waves emitting from the probe or transducer. These sound waves are then translated into images by the ultrasound machine or system. There is no need to fear when using ultrasound machines – it is a quick, easy and efficient way to diagnose and help determine a patient’s ails.
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