SonoSite™ 180
hand-carried ultrasound system

SonoSite puts high-quality images in the hands of practicing physicians, within minutes. The speed of results helps physicians to make more informed decisions, avoid unnecessary procedures and referrals, and reduce "waiting trauma." The portability and affordability of the SonoSite 180™ system make it an excellent value for many clinical specialties:

Women’s healthcare

Already familiar with ultrasound imaging, SonoSite has applications in many everyday clinical situations:

• Routine bimanual pelvic examination
• Assessment of pelvic pain or
• abnormal bleeding
• Basic fetal assessment

Emergency medicine

SonoSite products are ideal diagnostic tools for emergency situations. Their small size and portability make them a natural fit for use in ambulances, at trauma scenes, or on the battlefield. They help clinicians respond more accurately and rapidly to time-critical cases, including:

• Abdominal and pelvic pain
• Suspected ectopic pregnancy

Cardiovascular medicine

SonoSite’s highly portable devices augment other familiar imaging technologies used by cardiologists. The high image quality and convenience make the SonoSite 180 system ideal for use in office or hospital settings to assess and manage:

• Heart wall motion for signs of ischemia
• Nature and degree of heart valve abnormalities and murmurs
• Presence and/or extent of fluid around the heart or lungs