Microvascular ultrasound for obs/gynae is introduced at The Pennine Acute

Eight diagnostic ultrasound systems have been installed across The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to update obstetrics and gynaecology imaging services for patients in the north-east of Greater Manchester. The level of imaging detail delivered by the Aplio i600s from Canon Medical Systems UK will help with diagnosing conditions or concerns in women or their babies earlier.

Featuring superb microvascular imaging (SMI), the Aplio i600 expands the range of visible blood flow to visualise low velocity microvascular flow. This is done by an algorithm that minimises motion artefacts. It will support the diagnosis of fetal heart abnormalities in babies at an earlier stage of pregnancy.

Four systems have been installed into The Royal Oldham Hospital, two at North Manchester General Hospital, and one each at Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital in Bury

Ultrasound service manager Zoe Mottram said: “The SMI functionality is much more colour sensitive and will help us pick up vascular concerns earlier, giving greater clinical confidence and increasing the standard of care we deliver to our patients. The applications support from Canon Medical Systems will help guide us to achieve the full potential of the new systems to enhance the perinatal services delivered across our sites.”

Picture: At The Royal Oldham Hospital are sonographers Laura Elliott, Saffiyah Sabat and Julie Stanley, Canon Medical Systems UK applications specialist Paula Connor and account manager Steve Johnson, ultrasound service manager Zoe Mottram, former ultrasound service manager Marcia Wild and sonographers Joanne Lewis and Elizabeth Footit.

Published on page 4 of the December 2019 issue of RAD Magazine.