Ultrasound technology plays a vital role in women's health. Ultrasound technology can help pinpoint reproductive issues and even offer a glimpse of the first glimmer of life for expectant mothers. While an ultrasound machine is likely already a staple in your women's health office, you should consider adding a portable ultrasound machine as well. This type of technology can produce a number of benefits for your medical staff and patients alike.

More Accommodating

Portable ultrasound machines are more accommodating for your patients. This is especially true when it comes to expectant mothers. Sometimes, a patient's other children want to take part in the ultrasound experience as well. If the exam room that houses your larger ultrasound machine is too small, these close family members may have to miss out on this experience.

With a portable machine, you can move the machine to an exam room that is more appropriately sized to accommodate the additional people in the room. Both your patient and their family will appreciate this gesture, which ultimately helps reflect your clinic in a positive light.

Improve Patient Education

If you happen to be working in an office that does not have access to an ultrasound machine on-site, a portable ultrasound machine can help improve the level of education you are able to provide your patients with. Educating patients is an important goal. Patients that are more informed about their particular condition are often more inclined to follow guidelines and other treatment recommendations.

Traditional exams alone are helpful and informative, but they can only offer an explanation, or an example. For patients that learn visually, this might serve as a roadblock. A portable ultrasound machine makes it visual. You can use this technology to show your patients exactly what you're talking about.

Increased Efficiency

Portable ultrasound machines can also increase efficiency within your clinic. As stated before, ultrasound machines can be used for a number of different circumstances. If you only have a larger ultrasound machine in your office, you will be limited to seeing all patients that require an ultrasound, in one particular exam room.

This can significantly decrease the rate at which you are able to see patients, causing your schedule to slow down and your patients to become frustrated. With a portable ultrasound machine you can see multiple patients in multiple rooms at a single time.

Providing healthcare is important, but convenience, education and running your office efficiently are equally important. Adding portable ultrasound technology in your office can help you accomplish all these goals.