Ultrasound equipment have definite lifespan and they need to be replaced at regular intervals otherwise they risk failure and breakdowns. Wear and tear on ultrasound equipment parts like control panel, transducers and monitor eventually happen. At times maintenance will be impossible since there will be no spare parts and replacement will be the only solution.
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According to Canadian Canadian Association of Radiologists’ life expectancy guidelines for ultrasound equipment are 7 years in a high-use setting, 8 years in a mid-use setting, and 9 years in a low-use setting. When portable ultrasound machines exceed these lifespans, it leads to:
Decrease in image quality
Higher risk of failure or breakdown, delaying diagnosis and frustrating patients
Higher operating and maintenance costs
Equipment is no longer state-of-the-art
A study has found that over 42% of ultrasound scanners are over 5 years old with some found to be 16 years. The age of machine play role in the quality of ultrasound investigations as technology continue to evolve. Older ultrasound machines often have higher operation and maintenance costs which often make them less viable for the business. Replacing your ultrasound machine on time will allow for trade ins and that can reduce the cost of acquiring a new machines.
Talk to your supplier about replacement plan.
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