Positioning the Ultrasound Equipment
Using ultrasound equipment including the console, keyboard and transducer may present a significant risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to the sonographer if not properly arranged.
Due to the high cost of ultrasound equipment, older equipment may stay in use for some time. Older equipment often has the monitor, console, and keyboard bundled into a single unit, allowing for few adjustments.
In addition, the transducer is generally designed based on diagnostic performance and not necessarily for ease of use. Newer equipment is much more adjustable. When replacing this ultrasound equipment, models with maximum adjustability may help to prevent work-related MSDs.
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2-4. Why does newer ultrasound equipment result in fewer injuries than older equipment?
- Newer equipment is adjustable
- Newer equipment is on rollers
- Older equipment is heavier
- Older equipment is more expensive
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