GE 4D Ultrasound

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GE 4D UltrasoundWhen you see your baby for the
first time On the new GE 4D Ultrasound Its a
miracle

• By Pearl Martinez

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Table of Contents

• Ultrasound Then Now
• 3D images
• 4D images
• Ge Voluson 740 4D Ultrasound
• Advantages of 4D Ultrasound
• More Advantages
• Are there any risks?
• Other applications for 4D Ultrasound
• Pictures
• References

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Ultrasound Then now

• Though available since the 1960s, ultrasound was
  not widely accepted until the mid-1970s.

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3D images

• To create 3D images, an ultrasound system
  determines the volume of a subject - for example,
  a baby. The system then reconstructs the image in
  three dimensions.

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4D images

• As for 4D Ultrasound, only the Voluson 730 can
  gather 3D volumes and instantly reconstruct them
  into moving images. Gives live Action images of
  your unborn child or of any internal anatomy.

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GE voluson 730 4D Ultrasound

• GE voluson 730 4D Ultrasound designed by Porsche
  Design

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What are the advantages of the 4D technology?

• Displaying the entire volume of an object that is
  being examined makes it possible to analyze the
  tissue concerned. 4D allows doctors and
  sonographers to analyze fetal motion and perform
  exams previously unavailable.

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What other advantages of the 4D technology?

• Simplified 3D acquisition
• Reduce study time, decrease patient waiting times
• Faster examination procedure
• About 30 to 50 minutes
• The C-plane obtained, not possible in 2D
• Complete examination through increased
  perspective from volume data, better
  qualitative and quantitative information to
  diagnose effectively
• All planes of view reproducible virtual patient
• Anatomical views not possible with 2D scanning
• Simplify orientation for referring physician
  patient

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Are there any risks related to 3D or 4D
ultrasound?

• There are no riskds, 3D and 4D Ultrasound both
  utilize sound waves to look inside the body. The
  technology is similar to radar. A probe placed on
  the body emits sound waves into the body, listens
  for the return echo and generates an image.

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Beyond pretty baby pictures, other applications
for 4D Ultrasound?

• The Voluson 730 is a full-service ultrasound
  system that can be used for breast imaging,
  interventional urology and general imaging. Like
• Determining fetal age
• Analyzing fetal development
• Evaluating multiple and/or high-risk pregnancies
• Detecting fetal abnormalities
• Detecting structural problem with uterus
• Detecting placental abnormalities
• Detecting abnormal bleeding
• Determining ectopic pregnancy and other
  abnormalities of pregnancy
• Detecting ovarian tumor/fibroids
• Locating the placenta

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References

• http//www.layyous.com/ultasound/ultrasound_video.
  htm
• http//www.stjameshospital.com/website/services/ra
  diology/4d20Ultrasound/faq.html
• http//www.gemedical.com/4d
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