Used Ultrasound Machines Fill a Great Need in Society

Used ultrasound machines work just like the newer models.
So, in countries where people live in extreme poverty, mission doctors may come in with a used ultrasound machine that allows medical help to be administered that never would have been possible otherwise.

A young lady enters the local crisis pregnancy center. She is scared and confused, not sure what her next step should be. A friend told her about this center, so she decided to come.
Frightened at what her future may hold, she is looking for answers, and help.
As she talks with the volunteer on staff, she begins to relax a bit.
She feels more comfortable, accepted and understood. The staff member then asks her if she would like to see her baby inside her womb. Her heart leaps into her throat as she asks, “How can I do that?” It is then revealed to her that a wonderful donation to the center allows them to view the baby, and that gift is an used ultrasound machine.

The Function and Impact of an Used Ultrasound Machine

There are many used ultrasound machines available which have only been used for a short time before being discarded for a newer more advanced model.
In reality, the earlier used models still work perfectly well and are available for purchase. Many companies sell these used ultrasound machines to various places. For example, there may be a clinic that is set up in a low-income community which does not have the funds for the latest and best technology. Used ultrasound machines can be purchased for much less than their new proteges.
Also, in other countries where people live in extreme poverty, there is no access to technology such as this. Yet, mission doctors may come in with a used ultrasound machine that allows medical help to be administered that never would have been possible otherwise. Used ultrasound machines work just like the newer models, yet the images on the screen may be a little grainy or fuzzy,
whereas the newer models are crystal clear.

Used Ultrasound Machines Can Make a Difference

Many companies refurbish used ultrasound machines which have been damaged somehow. They may just be an older model in need of general restoration such as cleaning and minor maintenance. The machine may have been damaged during transport and
received extensive mechanical work.
Regardless, the used ultrasound machine can be a welcome addition to any clinic whose finances do not allow for the latest models. Many less fortunate in society can benefit from these machines, which are sometimes given as donations in order
to enhance the lives of those who come through the doors of the clinic.

© Bernard Lopez - Used-Ultrasound-Machines.com

Bernard Lopez has worked as distributor in some companies in the ultrasound field as Medison ultrasound machines, GE ultrasound equipment and Philips Ultrasound.
He contributes with his experience at his web site : Refurbished and used ultrasound machines.

Some providers of used ultrasound machines :
Morgan MEDesign - Custom designers of innovative, C-Arm compatible tables.
Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. (USA) - Manufacture non-imaging doppler ultrasound instruments, from pocket dopplers to complete vascular laboratories.
Red River Paper (USA) - Red River Paper provides color and black and black & white imaging papers for ultrasonography. Offer a wide variety of paper choices and cost saving prices.
SciMed Ltd (UK) - Manufacturer of transcranial Doppler and peripheral vascular Doppler equipment.
Sheathing Technologies, Inc. (USA) - Distributor of Sheathing Probe Covers and Accessories; Products for the Ultrasound Industry.
Sonogel (Germany) - ultrasonic gels and delay lines.
Sonomed (PL) - Manufacturer of ultrasound medical diagnostic equipment (doppler devices).
Sonotech (Germany) - Providing research and development services for medical electronics and software including the signal processing for spectral and color flow Doppler. Neu-Ulm, Germany.
Sonotech, Inc. (USA) - Ultrasonic couplants, transmission gels for medical and NDT
Spencer Technologies (USA) - Develops and sells products dedicated to noninvasive ultrasound monitoring of the brain such as digital transcranial doppler (TCD) and the Marc 600 probe fixation headframe.
Steinhart Medizinsysteme (Germany) - Hipax system - enables users to connect non DICOM compatible ultrasound apparatus to the DICOM world.
TriMed, Inc. - Sales of Diagnostic Ultrasound equipment: Medison, video printers, Sony, Mitsubishi, EKG, Fukuda, fetal dopplers, Huntleigh.
Ultrasound Echoscan Systems - Information about ophthalmic equipments for ultrasound by Nidek.
Ultrasound Technologies Ltd (UK) - Manufactures complete range of doppler medical devices.
US Ultrasound, Inc. - Specializing in manufacturing sensors, medical, industrial, and ultrasonic cleaner transducers.

Used Ultrasound Machines Fill a Great Need in Society

Used ultrasound machines work just like the newer models. So, in countries where people live in extreme poverty, mission doctors may come in with a used ultrasound machine that allows medical help to be administered that never would have been possible otherwise.

Used ultrasound machines work just like the newer models.
So, in countries where people live in extreme poverty, mission doctors may come in with a used ultrasound machine that allows medical help to be administered that never would have been possible otherwise.