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A universal platform for pediatric ultrasound

Ultrasound is becoming the preferred first-look modality for a variety of pediatric diagnoses. Trust Philips to bring you a combination of performance, image quality and comfort to support a confident diagnosis in younger patients.

Demonstrated results in pediatric ultrasound

  1. 84%

    reduced need of repeat scans

    84%

    reduced need of repeat scans

    84% of users reported that rescanning due to unsatisfactory image quality could be avoided with post-processing controls.1

  2. 30%

    improvement in penetration

    30%

    improvement in penetration

    Optimized for pediatric applications, the mC12-3 transducer provides additional 30% improvement in penetration.2

  3. 54%

    reduction in number of button pushes

    54%

    reduction in number of button pushes

    NextGen AutoSCAN reduces button pushes by up to 54% with pixel-by-pixel real time optimization.3

High performance for every pediatric patient

From the smallest premature infant to the patient on the verge of adulthood, Philips portfolio of ultrasound machines delivers the quality you need for confident decision-making as well as workflow that promotes productivity while reducing monotonous tasks. Philips ultrasound solution for pediatric assessment is customized to provide quick and confident – yet gentle – imaging tailored to the specific needs of children.

Image quality, advanced insights, workflow and support

  • Image quality: Capture highly detailed images with extraordinary temporal resolution and superb tissue uniformity.2
  • Advanced insights: Gain new insights into small vessels, assess tissue stiffness in real time and quickly and easily quantify liver fat.
  • Workflow: Benefit from an efficient and intuitive experience with outstanding ease of use, improved image uniformity and a reduced need for repeat scans.
  • A trusted partner: Experience a partner who offers support that is tailored to your needs and teams.

Advanced tools for pediatric ultrasound

  • PureWave transducers optimized for pediatric imaging include the mC12-3, which provides an additional 30% improvement in penetration,4 the mL26-8 for superb superficial imaging, and the eL18-4 that supports a wide range of anatomies. 
  • MicroFlow Imaging (MFI) maintains high frame rates and 2D image quality while applying advanced artifact reduction techniques.
  • Next Gen AutoSCAN improves image uniformity and reduces button pushes by 54%.3 
  • Auto Doppler automatically adjusts for optimal flow sensitivity and resolution, reducing a ten-step procedure to only three steps!3

Image gallery

  • Pediatric bladder
    CEUS image VCUG of kidney
  • Neonatal Head
    Neonatal head ultrasound image
  • Pediatric Liver and Kidney
    Pediatric liver and kidney ultrasound
  • Premature Liver
    Pediatric liver ultrasound image
  • Pediatric bladder
    CEUS image VCUG of bladder
  • Neonatal Head
    Neonatal head ultrasound image
  • Pediatric bowel
    Pediatric bowel ultrasound image

In many cases, we can use diagnostic ultrasound to make the diagnosis that helps support critical clinical decisions without having to move onto other invasive imaging modalities.

 Jeffrey Miller
Chief of Radiology
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Doctor playing with baby

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Documentation

Diagnosis and management of pediatric steatosis using ultrasound
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Footnotes
  1. User opinion was that, after the use of post-processing controls, a repeat scan due to unsatisfactory image quality resulting from inappropriate imaging settings was not required. Based on a sample size of n=37 users.
  2. Transducer dependent, EPIQ Elite only.
  3. When comparing release 10 performance to release 7 performance.
  4. Internal measured comparison on calibrated tissue phantom between the mC12-3 and C8-5 transducers on the EPIQ Elite ultrasound system.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.