Sonosite X-Porte (2017)

Emergency and acute assessment benefits from a start screen that opens directly on scanning, with curved array and phased array transducers covering abdominal, lung and focused cardiac views.

Vascular access work runs on a high-frequency linear transducer, with needle guide support for specified probes and a saved exam type holding the depth and gain settings the team uses.

Regional anaesthesia and nerve block work uses the same linear transducers, with programmable keys set to the actions a block procedure repeats and the panel operable under a sterile drape.

Cardiac point-of-care scanning runs on a phased array transducer with the Doppler mode set, tissue Doppler and ECG according to the configuration supplied.

Small parts and musculoskeletal imaging covering breast, thyroid, tendons and superficial structures uses a high-frequency linear transducer.

Obstetric and gynaecological work runs on curved array and endocavity transducers where those are among the ones supplied.

Services running several teams across one kiosk gain most from saved exam types, since each team recalls its own set-up by selection at the panel.

The Kiosk Opens Where the Work Starts

The start screen is selectable between scanning, transducer and exam selection, and patient information, so a study begins at the point a service actually begins it.

Keys Assigned to the Actions in Use

Programmable controls are set locally from a defined list, so the keys under the operator's hand carry the actions that particular work repeats.

Named Set-Ups Recalled by Selection

Multiple user-defined exam types can be configured for each transducer and exam combination, so a recurring study is recalled as a saved preset.

Menus Showing Only What Is Used

Menu customisation lets a service present the functions it works with, keeping the panel aligned to that department's scope.

Patient Details Captured by Barcode

Barcode entry and remotely pulled worksheets shorten the administrative part of a study where those options are enabled.

Studies Reopened for Measurement

Measurement on Recall allows a completed study to be reopened so measurements and annotations can be added to stored images for review.

A Control Surface Worked in Gloves

The sealed multi-touch panel accepts gestures through gloves, operates under a sterile drape, and cleans across its whole face between patients.

Viewing Around the Bed

The 19-inch clinical monitor tilts and rotates for group viewing, with VGA and HDMI output carrying the image to a larger display.

Beam Shaping Built Into the Platform

Extreme Definition Imaging is the beamforming approach the system was designed around, shaping the beam to reduce artefact clutter and lift contrast resolution.

Three Probes Standing Ready

Three active transducer ports keep a point-of-care probe set connected, with exam types following the transducer selected at the panel.

Saved Configuration Stated Before Order

Software version, saved configuration, port configuration and licensed applications are all set out by the seller at quotation, so what a buyer receives is established in writing.

All-in-One Point-of-Care Ultrasound Kiosk

A platform covering vascular, venous, cardiac, lung, abdominal, small parts, nerve, musculoskeletal, obstetric and gynaecological work according to the transducers supplied.

Year of Manufacture: 2017

Bearing on software version, saved configuration, licensable applications, transducer availability and support arrangements.

Configurable Start Screen

Selectable between start, scanning, transducer and exam selection, and patient information.

Programmable Panel Controls

Assigned from a set including default values, print, save image, save video clip, AutoGain, calculations and none.

User-Defined Exam Types

Multiple named set-ups configurable for each transducer and exam combination, recalled by selection at the panel.

Menu Customisation

The displayed function set adjusted to what a service uses, held in the saved configuration.

Barcode Entry and Remote Worksheets

Patient details captured by barcode with worksheets pulled remotely, where those options are enabled on the kiosk.

Measurement on Recall

Completed studies reopened for measurements and annotations to be added to stored images.

12.1-Inch Sealed Multi-Touch Control Panel

A continuous touchscreen presenting the system controls, accepting gestures through gloves and under a sterile drape.

19-Inch Tilting and Rotating Clinical Monitor

A high-resolution LCD that turns for viewing around a bed or towards the patient.

Extreme Definition Imaging

The beamforming approach the platform was designed around, shaping the beam to reduce artefact clutter and lift contrast resolution.

SonoADAPT Tissue Optimisation

Imaging settings matched to the tissue being scanned during the study.

SonoMB Multi-Beam Technology

Multi-beam processing on the same signal path, according to the applications licensed on this unit.

SonoHD2 Imaging Technology

Image processing supporting tissue definition, available on the platform.

All-Digital Broadband Architecture

Dynamic range up to 183 dB across 256 shades of grey.

Three Active Transducer Ports

Probes connected and ready simultaneously, with exam types following the transducer selected.

Imaging Modes: 2D, M-Mode, Colour, Power, PW, CW and Tissue Doppler

The point-of-care mode set with ECG, according to the transducers supplied and the applications licensed.

Tissue Harmonic and Pulse Inversion Harmonic Imaging

Harmonic imaging available on specified transducers within the supplied set.

Integrated DVR

Scanning recorded on the kiosk for teaching and case discussion.

Connectivity and Storage

USB, Ethernet and wireless networking with DICOM connectivity confirmed at quotation against the systems a service runs.

Battery Operation

Onboard battery with condition on this unit provided by the seller at quotation.

Height-Adjustable Kiosk Stand

A stand adjusted to the operator, on castors for movement around exam tables.

Licensed Imaging Applications

Active list set out by the seller at quotation, since applications are licensed individually.

CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity

Issued by the manufacturer and requested from the seller at quotation.

Decontamination Certificate and Warranty Terms

Provided by the seller at quotation, in line with normal practice for used clinical equipment.

This Sonosite X-Porte was built in 2017, and the case for it rests on how much of the console a service can set for itself. An emergency department, a regional anaesthesia list and a vascular access team each work inside a narrow band of the same machine, and this kiosk holds that specificity in its own configuration: a start screen that opens on scanning, on transducer and exam selection or on patient information; programmable keys assigned to the actions a particular list repeats; and multiple user-defined exam types saved for each transducer and exam combination, recalled by selection at the panel. Barcode entry, remote worksheets and menu customisation carry the same idea into the administrative side, while Measurement on Recall reopens a completed study for annotation. The sealed touchscreen works in gloves and under a drape, the 19-inch monitor turns for viewing around a bed, and Extreme Definition Imaging shapes the beam to reduce artefact clutter and lift contrast resolution across three connected probes. Interpretation remains with the practitioner throughout. The software version, saved configuration, licensed applications and transducers supplied with their test results are set out by the seller at quotation. Medigear.uk lists the kiosk for UK business buyers and can arrange delivery, installation, staff familiarisation, service cover and the supply of spares and consumables. Enquire for a written quotation.