We have answered some of our most frequently asked questions here.
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Yes of course, we are happy to arrange an inhouse demonstration for any of our systems. During the initial consultation our sales professionals will advise you on the best veterinary ultrasound scanner and probes for your requirements. We are then happy to arrange a demo (of more than one system if required), where we will take you through all of the system features and explain the benefits and differences between the systems and configurations.
This statement is rarely true as cheap systems do not offer a high standard of image quality making learning difficult. In this case the purchaser is focused on price, rather than image quality and performance. If you ask for a cheap system in most cases this is what you will be offered in fear of losing your business. In our experience vets who purchase at the bottom end of the market are disappointed in the equipment and either do not use it, or upgrade rapidly. A bargain is a low price for a high-quality system. A low-priced system that provides a poor image is not a bargain.
Setting a budget is very important. It is useful is to calculate your return on investment (ROI). E.g. For a £20,000 system: 3 scans per week @ £100 per scan = ROI of 67 weeks. Life expectancy of a system is 5-7+ years. You may also wish to consider leasing a system: Approximate leasing figures over 5 years. Based on a 5-day week Lease Amount Per Day Per Week Per Month £15,000 £15 £75 £300 £20,000 £20 £100 £400 £30,000 £30 £150 £600 Most importantly your budget needs to be realistic. You would not expect to find a brand-new luxury car for sale for £5,000, or a new smart phone for £200.
Not necessarily. The recommended probe for abdominal scanning is a micro-convex, which has a typical frequency range of 4-9 MHz and will penetrate up to 12-14cm. For your larger breeds don’t be afraid to clip more and scan intercostally to view the liver and other structures, if they cannot be reached through the usual subcostal approach. Scanning through the ribs enables you to be closer to the required anatomy and therefore use a higher frequency which will result in higher resolution images.
Technically no, the system will sit happily on a worksurface. However, we would always recommend including a trolley as it provides a safe and secure place for storing the system and probes. It also allows for better system positioning reducing user discomfort while in use.
Yes. The Esaote Veterinary range of ultrasound systems are designed specifically for the vet market. They have specific abdominal and cardiac presets for both cats and dogs. Each system also has the ability to add additional presets based on the individual users’ requirements. For example, we can set up a musculoskeletal setting for dog elbows, or a setting for scanning tortoise eggs.