Sonosite M-Turbo

SonoSite M-Turbo

Portable Ultrasound Machine

Sonosite M-Turbo Features:

The SonoSite M-Turbo ultrasound system is a versatile, digital, and software controlled device. The M-Turbo is a  portable and innovative system has numerous configurations and features sets used to obtain and display real-time, high-resolution ultrasound images used for abdominal, nerve, superficial, vascular, cardiac, venous access, and pelvic views.

Sonosite M-Turbo Specifications:

• Imaging Modes and Processing
• Broadband, multi-frequency imaging.
• 2D/Tissue Harmonic Imaging/M-Mode.
• Velocity Color Doppler.
• Color Power Doppler.
• PW, PW Tissue Doppler, and CW.
• Doppler angle, correct after freeze.
• Image processing
• SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization.
• SonoHD Imaging.
• SonoMB Multi-beam Imaging.
• Advanced Needle Visualization.
• Auto gain automatic image optimization.
• Dual Imaging.
• Duplex Imagine.
• 2x pan/zoom capability.
• Transducers
• Broadband and multifrequency.
• Linear Array, Curved Array, Phased Array, Multiplane TEE, and Micro-Convex.
• Single frequency.
• Cardiac Static Pencil.
• USB Storage Formats.
• MPEG-4 (H.264), JPEG, BMP, HTML.
• Compatible with Mac and PC formats.
• User Interface and Remappable Controls.
• Softkeys to drive advanced features.
• Programmable A and B keys: each can be assigned by the user for increased ease of use.
• Alphanumeric elastomeric QWERTY keyboard.
• Trackpad with select keys for easy operation and navigation.
• Doppler controls: angle, steer, scale, baseline, gain and volume
• Image acquisition keys: review, report, Clip Store, DVD, save.
• Dedicated AutoGain and exam keys to allow quick activation.
• Application-Specific Calculations.
• Cardiac: Complete cardiac calculations package and patient report, including ventricular, aortic and atrial measurements, ejection fraction, volume, Simpson’s rule, continuity equation, pressure half-time, and cardiac output.
• OB/GYN/Fertility: Diameter/ellipse measurements, volume, six follicle measurements, estimated fetal weight, established due date, gestational age, last menstrual period, growth charts, user-defined tables, multiple user-selectable authors, ratios, amniotic fluid index, patient report.
• Vascular: Diameter/ellipse/trace measurements, volume, volume flow, percent diameter and area reduction, Lt/Rt CCA, ICA, ECA, ICA/CCA ratio, time average mean (TAM), peak trace, ICA/CCA ratio, angle correction, patient report.
• IMT (Intima Media Thickness): Embedded SonoCalc IMT software automatic edge detection with mean and maximum thickness reporting.
• Onboard Image and Clip Storage/Review
• 8 GB internal Flash memory storage capability.
• Potential to store 30,000 images or 960 2-second clips.
• Clip Store capability. (maximum single clip length: 60 seconds.)
• Clip Store capability via either number of heart cycles (using the ECG) or time base.
• Maximum storage in ECG beats mode is 10 heart cycles.
• Maximum storage in time base mode is 60 seconds.
• Cine review up to 255 frame-by-frame images.

Power Supply

• System operates via battery or AC power
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
• AC: universal power adapter, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input, 15 VDC output.

Measurement Tools, Pictograms, and Annotations

• 2D: Distance calipers, ellipses and manual trace.
• Doppler: Velocity measurements, pressure half-time, auto and manual trace.
• M-Mode: Distance and time measurements, heart rate calculation.
• User-selectable text and pictograms.
• User-defined, application-specific annotations.
• Biopsy guidelines.
• External Data Management and Wireless
• DICOM Image Management. (TCP/IP)
• Print and Store.
• Modality Work List.
• Storage Commit
• Modality Performed Procedure Step.
• SiteLink Image Manager functionality.
• SonoSite Education Key training video compatible.
• SonoSite Workflow Solutions.
• SonoRemote Control – Bluetooth wireless technology.

External Video and Audio.

•  S-video (in/out) to VCR or DVD for record and playback.
• RGB or DVI output to external LCD display.
• Composite video output (NTSC/PAL) to VCR or DVD, video printer or external LCD display.
• Audio output.
• Integrated speakers.
• Supported Peripheral Devices.
• B/W video printer.
• DVD recorder.
• Barcode reader.

Dimensions

• Weight: 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg) (without battery and transducer)
• Dimensions: 11.9” L x 10.8” W x 3.1” H (30.2 cm L x 27.4 cm W x 7.9 cm H)
• Display: 10.4” (26.4 cm) diagonal LCD (NTSC or PAL)

Other Information

• Architecture: All-digital broadband multi-frequency imagining.
• Dynamic range: Up to 165 dB.
• Grayscale: 256 shades.
• HIPAA compliance: Comprehensive tool set.

Final Thoughts

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