New Ultrasound Gives Sharper, Better Detailed Images ✨

Brookings Health System’s radiology department recently acquired a new GE Fortis ultrasound machine. The new system produces clearer images with more detail in all areas of the body, but especially for maternal fetal medicine scans and abdominal organ scans. 

For maternal fetal medicine, the new ultrasound system offers improved color doppler to show more precise blood flow in the fetal heart. This helps more accurately detect congenital heart defects. For obstetrics patients, that means higher quality diagnostic images can be captured locally in Brookings. 

The advanced system also offers better penetration to create clearer images of deeper structures. This added depth and clarity can aid in improving the resolution of internal organ conditions such as liver or kidney lesions. In some cases, it may help patients avoid further testing through other modalities. The improved penetration also helps with obtaining more detailed images in bariatric patients. 

For ultrasound technologists, the new ultrasound system speeds up their workflow. The system is ergonomically designed for technologist operation and uses AI tools to increase efficiency. For patients the increased technologist efficiency can lead to a more thorough diagnosis and a quicker scan time, which means less time spent in the procedure room.

Referring a Patient

To refer a patient for an ultrasound at Brookings Health System, please fax the order to Central Scheduling at (605) 696-8889. You may also send a scanned, signed order to BHSCentralScheduling@brookingshealth.org. Please make sure to include the patient’s name, date of birth, phone number, diagnosis, insurance authorization, physician signature and type of scan. Ordering questions can be directed to Central Scheduling at (605) 696-8888.

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