Huddersfield Royal Infirmary recently purchased two Toshiba Aplio MX premium ultrasound systems for obstetric scanning. The systems come with Toshiba’s new Precision Imaging and Differential Harmonic Technologies, complemented by the purchase of Toshiba’s 4D transducers.

Pictured here are Sonographers at a recent system training event, which included hands-on 4D tuition on both transvaginal and fetal face applications. Departmental Head and Lead Sonographer, Karen Chan said, "The Aplio MX systems were chosen after clinical evaluation because of their excellent image quality and ergonomics, along with Toshiba’s proven after-sales applications support."

The Aplio MX offers premium clinical performance and high-end features at an affordable price. It is approximately thirty percent lighter than traditional cart-based systems and improves ergonomics with its 19-inch flexible monitor and customisable keyboard. In addition, Toshiba’s iAssist Workflow Navigation feature simplifies complex examinations through user-definable protocols and macro-driven operation of the system.

The Aplio MX is also Toshiba’s first diagnostic ultrasound system to have been awarded the ECP mark for outstanding environmentally-friendly product design. Stuart Mills, says, "With the introduction of the Aplio MX we have reached another milestone in minimising environmental impact of our products throughout their entire lifecycle. An impressive fifty percent reduction in main body volume, very low energy consumption and the consistent use of electronic documentation and option software licensing help save valuable resources in manufacturing, packing and shipping, as well as during the daily use of the product."

With a comprehensive 3D/4D imaging package, including the newly-introduced third-generation high frequency volume transducer PVT-675MV, the Aplio MX’s diagnostic capabilities are extended into the next dimension of imaging and intervention by providing accurate renderings and arbitrary volume cuts in real-time or offline.