The group photo shows delegates and lecturers outside the Airport Hilton Hotel in Manchester, where they attended the ‘3D ultrasound in gynaecology and reproductive healthcare’ run by Clinical Diagnostics and sponsored by Canon Medical Systems.
Feedback from delegates indicated that attendees really appreciated the opportunity for hands-on experience in 3D/4D technology, with several people commenting that the workshops had encouraged them to use 3D in their clinical settings.
Other remarks on a very successful day included praise for the excellent coverage of different pathologies, the interesting images examples and outstanding speakers. One comment summed up the positive feedback from all present, “The course was very enlightening and the physics and mechanics of achieving 3D/4D imaging were clearly explained. It made the concept of 3D image acquisition less intimidating.”
The course was designed to show how 3D (transvaginal) ultrasound scanning offers considerable practical and clinical benefits in key areas of general gynaecology, reproductive medicine and early pregnancy assessments. It covered the technical principles of 3D ultrasound and aspects of scanning techniques, including practical demonstrations as well as hands-on training for delegates.
Topics covered included general gynaecology and evaluation of complex pelvic disease; reproductive gynaecology, and saline infusion sono-hysterography and virtual 3D (“ultrasound hysteroscopy”) imaging; fertility studies and treatment monitoring; early pregnancy and investigation of recurrent miscarriage and first trimester screening and fetal assessments.
Delegates also commented that the course had been well organised and that the venue had been very good. They found the provision of the course contents for future reference on a USB stick useful and helpful.
Canon Medical Systems has a carbon-zero project in place. We have calculated the carbon footprint for each of our products to include manufacturing, shipping, delivery and average hospital energy used for the standard lifetime of the equipment as follows: Ultrasound equates to 1 stove and 3,415 litres of water