Aplio 500: Excellence in Ultrasound Imaging
The Toshiba Aplio 500 marks a significant advancement in ultrasound imaging, offering unparalleled image quality and sophisticated ergonomics to enhance clinical efficiency. This system incorporates a high-density beamformer architecture that leverages the latest digital signal processing technologies to provide clear and detailed images, even at significant depths.
The Aplio 500 is equipped with several innovative technologies, including next-generation Precision Imaging, which enhances the definition of structures and sharpens borders to separate clinical information from noise. Differential Tissue Harmonics (D-THI) overcomes the limitations of conventional Tissue Harmonic Imaging, providing better visualization of lesions, cysts, and subtle tissue characteristics. Additionally, Tissue Specific Optimization (TSO) allows adjustment of the speed of sound to minimize beam distortion and optimize image quality across different body types and conditions.
The system also features Advanced Dynamic Flow (ADF), which uses high-resolution color-flow technology to display the smallest blood vessels and complex blood flow with great accuracy. ApliPure+, another exclusive feature, offers an unmatched level of image uniformity and detail in real-time, combining the benefits of spatial and frequency compounding while preserving clinically significant markers.
The Aplio 500 excels in 3D/4D imaging, with a comprehensive volume imaging suite that extends diagnostic capabilities, delivering a degree of 3D detail and resolution unrivaled in the industry. Fly Thru technology enables internal visualization of cavities, ducts, and vessels in 3D, similar to virtual endoscopy, facilitating the exploration of lesions and masses and the planning of interventional procedures.
In terms of ergonomics, the Aplio 500 is designed to maximize workflow efficiency. It features a high-resolution 19-inch LCD with an articulating arm for easy repositioning, and a versatile console that adjusts both vertically and horizontally for better patient access. The system is lighter, eco-friendly, consuming 23% less power than previous systems, and has a smaller footprint.
Toshiba's unique iStyle+ productivity suite offers a full range of workflow automation tools that reduce operator fatigue and exam times. Quick Assist protocols enable workflow automation during complex ultrasound examinations, while the Quick Start menu allows optimization of image quality and color flow for a specific clinical target with a single touch.