Comparing 2D, 3D, 4D and 5D Ultrasound

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COMPARING 2D, 3D, 4D AND 5D ULTRASOUND
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By Vikki Harmonay
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Medical imaging technology is changing by the
minute. Its hard to keep up with the kinds of
ultrasound images you can achieve with 2D, 3D, 4D
and 5D ultrasound. The traditional standard in
ultrasound is 2D or two-dimensional monochrome
sonography. They are the most widely used among
health practitioners. Its ideal for pregnancy
scanning, providing images of a fetuss soft
tissues, organs and other internal anatomy. Flat
black-and-white images are create with an
ultrasound transducer thats covered with gel and
placed directly on the skin. The images are
created by high-frequency sound waves. All
ultrasound machines currently on the market can
create 2D images. These include the Siemens
Acuson X150 and GE Voluson S6.
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3D Ultrasound machines use a more advanced
technology than 2D and require less time.
Three-dimensional images of a fetus or heart can
be created, and the images are more detailed than
those of a 2D ultrasound machine. The images are
created by reflected waves and angles that differ
from one another. The images are orange and
golden-colored. A 3D image is created when image
information is integrated into high-speed
computing software. Samsung WS80A, Samsung HS60,
GE Voluson E10, GE Voluson E8 and GE Voluson E6
are highly rated 3D imaging machines. If a 3D
machine is used in cardiology, it has to have a
specific application and come with a 3D/4D
volumetric cardiac probe or a 3D TEE probe.
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While 4D ultrasound machines are similar to 3D
ultrasound machines, they create images that are
constantly updated for live stream of the 3D
image. 4D ultrasound is used to watch babies in
live motion and to discover structural congenital
anomalies of a fetus, like a cleft lip, heart
defect, skeletal problems are neural
abnormalities. The images can be recorded and
made available for the patients or parents. 3D
and 4D images are very popular with future
parents as the images provide a better view of
their baby. 4D ultrasound can also be used in
cardiology to examine the heart from different
angles, to see valves, heart wall or blood flow
in various vessels.
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Because the images are so clear, practitioners
can spend less time on standard plane
visualization. Not all ultrasound machines can
create 4D images. Samsung WS80A, Samsung HS60, GE
Voluson E10, GE Voluson E8 and GE Voluson E6 are
solid 4D ultrasound machine options.
5D Ultrasound is HD and HD Live, which captures
clearer, sharper images. The technology focuses
on workflow and automation. 5D ultrasound images
are of higher quality and gives the baby a
life-like flesh tone color. The medical facts of
a fetus are clearer, thanks to the higher quality
images. 5D imaging is not currently common, but
machines like the Samsung WS80A with Elite can be
found in OB/GYN.
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