A very common presenting symptom for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is sudden death due to the ventricular arrhythmias many of these patients develop. This is why...
I thought the discussion on this young man might head this way so here goes! I have been briefly scanning all the athletes at three of the major colleges for...
Hello, I am a RDCS in Pediatric and Adult and am currently seeking employment. Does anyone know of any openings out there? Thanks for any and all info....
I'm currently a traveler at Boston Medical Center. I love it here but don't want to settle in the north. Definantly worth checking out! Chief echo tech's...
If you are willing to relocate, we have a full time opening here in Norfolk Virginia. If you would like more information you can either call or email our team...
What an interesting project. Were there any sub aortic obstructions? Mary Lou RDCS...
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Hi, Check out the Cambridge Health Alliance plenty of positions! www.challiance.org. Michael-Ryan Roache B.S. RDCS Cardiac Sonographer Cambridge Health...
I work in a hospital to Greece and approximately one year ago the administartion of our hospital purchased a Ge vivid 7 system. After 6 months, on the most...
I believe one of the problems perhaps is the use of alcohol based cleaning wiipes to clean the probes. GE recommend the use of non-alcohol wipes in the...
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I agree with your assessment. Our probe lab repairs more than 4,000 probes per year and one identified problem with lens detachment (delamination) is the use...
What are the pros and cons of one product vs the other and are there any significant risks with either product. Currently our practice has used one of the...
Optison tends to dissipates very quickly and i prefer using Definity because it seems to last longer and there is no issue regarding receiving blood products. ...
katie bittner
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What sort of Gel are you using.? I have seen this problem in Labs where the same gel used for ECG's is also used for Echo imaging. Cleaning agents is another...
Santina Ampt
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We too have had to replace the rubber sheaths on our 2 V7 probes about 12/18 months after purchase. We found a company that does this for 1/10th of the...
There are 3 FDA approved agents available for use in the US. Optison: pro- less expensive Doesn't have to be refrigerated. Con- albumin based--they made us...
In various settings, I have used albumin based Optison and its predecessor Albunex for many years. This was in addition to having done research work with ...
In the years that we have used contrast, we started with optison (since it was the first available) We had no ill effects and the benefit of not having to...
Hi Jane how are you cleaning your probes? I have had my V5 for 4 years now.and have had no probe problems Chris Brown (01595) 743 053 ... From: Jane and Paul...
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I favor Definity. As most people claim Definity does persist longer. The biggest difference that I sense is that you can obtain parasternal images with...
Elton Aguilar
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Hello, We have vivid 7 by GE and we are also having problems with our probes. We are thinking that the problem could be due to the cleaning too. What product...
All, There has been much debate about this subject in the past and will continue for years to come. Many Sonographers are very comfortable with one product...
I would definitely have to comment on Definity being a company that stays in touch with the customers. They have done several lunch and learn lectures with us,...
I don't have a strong preference either way. My biggest issue is just to use contrast anytime the images are not ideal. In an outpatient setting it adds a fair...
Thank you to all of you for your responce. Regarding the cleaning procedure we never use alchool based solutions, that it is well known is causing eventually ...
Hi , Ge probes problem? I think your probe has problem on membrane ( lense ) worn out or crystal Channels out ( missing elements ). If I see the image of the...
I just recently graduated with an Associates in Echo and am seeking a job in the Houston and surrounding areas...P/T, Full time, or PRN....I live in Texas City...
We have had our GE for 6 months now and we have not had any transducer problems but we have had a few broken button.s Kathy ... From: Jane and Paul Graham...
Houston is a good market for echo techs, however, landing your first job is always the hardest. Check all the local hospital's websites, such as Memorial...
