New Ultrasound Scanning Technology For Forth Valley Patients

Main Category: Public Health
Also Included In: MRI / PET / Ultrasound
Article Date: 15 Jun 2010 - 5:00 PDT


Patients across Forth Valley are now benefiting from four new state-of-the-art ultrasound systems, which are giving top quality pictures. The systems, which have been installed in Stirling Royal Infirmary, have been provided by medical technology experts Siemens Healthcare. Two of the systems are situated in the hospital's busy Maternity Ultrasound department to perform highly detailed scans of fetuses. The additional two systems are being used within the main Radiology department for a range of examinations. Staff are delighted with the ultrasound probe, which is providing high resolution images to assist with diagnoses in the hospital's 'one stop' Neck Lump Clinic.

"When it came to replacing our older ultrasound equipment, excellent image quality and ergonomics were important factors in the ultrasound decision making process," said Dawn Walker, Lead Sonographer at Stirling Royal Infirmary Hospital, part of NHS Forth Valley. "Our staff have found the systems very user-friendly and the mix of probes and applications have been well received."

"This multiple installation of our ultrasound systems will significantly enhance the imaging facilities at Stirling Royal Infirmary and ultimately the standard of care delivered to patients. With sharper image quality, clinicians will be able to see a greater level of detail in the patient's body, whether that is growing babies in the womb or muscular concerns. This helps with making smoother and more accurate clinical decisions to help the local community get onto the right treatment or care pathway," said Declan Dunphy, Ultrasound Product Manager at Siemens Healthcare.

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Siemens Healthcare

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