Our Resources

Machines and Probes 

Philips Sparq 
All of our emergency departments are equipped with one or more Philips Sparq machines. This machine is equipped provide the maneuverability necessary for bedside ultrasound and the image quality necessary for appropriate diagnostic imaging. Each machine is equipped with a curvilinear, phased array and linear transducer as well the software packages that allow for advanced cardiac imaging.  

Philips HD11 
This machine is housed in our Main Campus Emergency Department and is used by our ED ultrasound team. It equipped with a curvilinear, phased array and linear transducer as well the software packages that allow for advanced OB, vascular and cardiac imaging.  

Sonosite SII & S Cath 
All of our emergency departments are equipped with a Sonosite SII or S cath machine. These machines are designed and setup to be used as dedicated and are heavily used in out ED Medic Ultrasound Guided IV program.  

Standard Transducers 
All of our machines used for diagnostic bedside ultrasound are equipped with a curvilinear transducer for general scanning, phase array transducer for cardiac imaging and a linear array transducer for soft tissue, lung and procedural guidance.  

Other Transducers 
In addition to the standard transducer we have several specialized transducers available in our ultrasound office.  

  • Endocavitary transducer 
  • Hockey Stick Transducer 
  • Trans-Esophageal ECHO  

Training Equipment 

We have a variety of phantoms and simulators in the ED or simulation center that allow learners to practice diagnostic or procedural ultrasound. 

The Symbionx trainer is available in our simulation center. This is an ultrasound simulator that allows the learner to practice ultrasound image acquisition and compare computer generated images with 3D anatomic models and findings from standardized cases.  

Blue block phantoms and Central line phantoms allow learners to practice both peripheral as well as central ultrasound-guided venous access.

A variety of torso trainers allow learners to practice ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and paracentesis. 



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