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Twitter @juangangel In recent years, thanks to technological developments, new ultrasound systems with more advanced features have appeared on the market. This is the case with 3D, 4D, and even 5D ultrasound systems, which help gynecologists better monitor the condition of the fetus in pregnant women. If we had to define or explain what an ultrasound system is in a nutshell, we could say that it is a diagnostic device used in electromedicine to perform ultrasound examinations. Ultrasound systems emit ultrasounds, imperceptible to the human ear, which penetrate the body until they reach the different organs we want to analyze. Once these ultrasounds reach the internal organs, a rebound effect occurs, which serves to return the ultrasounds to us in the form of an image. Thanks to ultrasound, medical specialists can diagnose a patient's condition with greater precision and accuracy. PARTS OF AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM An ultrasound system is made up of several components: a transducer, a computer, and a monitor. Each of these components that make up the ultrasound machine has a purpose. The transducer or probe is the most important element of the ultrasound system. The piezoelectric crystals, responsible for transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy, are located inside the transducer. In addition to emitting ultrasound, they also receive the beams and transform them into electrical energy. This is how the images are generated. It is important to clarify that there are different types of ultrasound transducers (shape, size, or frequency of the ultrasound beams) depending on the area being scanned. The sector probe, due to its small size, is ideal for echocardiographic studies. Meanwhile, for scanning abdominal structures, a convex probe or transducer is recommended. These two types of ultrasound probes use a low frequency (2-5 MHz). Finally, if a higher frequency (between 5-10 MHz) is required to view and monitor more superficial structures, we can use a linear probe. This last model is recommended for detecting thrombosis in extremities, studying the musculoskeletal system, or cannulating very superficial vessels and arteries. The other two components of an ultrasound system are the monitor and the computer. The monitor displays the images generated by the transducer. The computer processes all the information collected by the transducer and transforms it into an image. Additionally, the computer must have special software installed to process all the information collected during the patient examination. Another very useful accessory is the portable ultrasound cart, which will help us move the equipment more easily. Finally, the ultrasound system can be equipped with a special printer to access all the information in paper format. Source: https://www.quirumed.com/es/electrome... Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo www.tvagro.tv