The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead recently purchased two Canon Aplio 500 ultrasound systems with Contrast Harmonic Imaging, shear wave, elastography, SMI (Superb Micro-vascular Imaging) and 4D.The new equipment replaced existing systems in a rapidly expanding service covering Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham. Both scanners are dedicated breast systems and Dr. Jane Potterton, Lead Consultant Radiologist commenting on the choice says, “The Canon Aplio produces high quality images for all breast types leading to an accurate and speedy diagnosis.” Canon’s range of Aplio ultrasound systems deliver outstanding performance for superior clinical precision, diagnostic confidence and productivity, offering a wide selection of advanced imaging and quantification tools to supply valuable additional information that can help avoid supplementary exams.
At Gateshead, the Aplio 500 was selected due to its image quality and range of software options available. The hospital has a research radiologist who will be looking at using the various software options and collaborating with other centres on a variety of projects. In addition, Canon is keen to work alongside the department of education and training at Gateshead hospital.
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Shown left to right: Dr. Jane Potterton, Lead Consultant Radiologist; Catherine Consterdine and Gillian Tulip, Radiographers; Dr. Sheetal Sharma Consultant Radiologist; Jackie Westgarth, Radiographer; Dr. Alan Redman and Dr. Simon Lowes, Consultant Radiologists; Barbara Welsh, Department Deputy Lead, and Tracey Bellas, Clinical Specialist, Ultrasound, Canon Medical Systems
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 usage for the standard lifetime of the equipment as follows:
Ultrasound equates to 1 stove and 3,415 litres of water