Women’s health ultrasound machines typically use 2D and occasionally 3D/4D imaging to evaluate the internal structures particular to women in order to diagnose and guide treatment. Typically 2D convex probes are used for abdominal scans, and 2D transvaginal probes are used to get better images of the reproductive system. A linear ultrasound can provide imaging for the breast, musculoskeletal or vascular purposes.
The best women’s health ultrasound machines will provide easy calculations, common measurements, and women’s health-specific reports, provide excellent 2D image quality and have the option to do other types of scans such as 4D, Elastography or Doppler.
Because ultrasound is used so frequently in women’s health exams, the smooth, timesaving workflow will help doctors scan more patients in a day. Also for this reason durability and reliability are critical because a single day of downtime can mean dozens of missed appointments! The best women’s health ultrasound machines will priorities image quality and workflow over feature depth as the vast majority of scans are simple and do not require heavy quantification.