# Ultrasound Scanner and Pleural Effusion Diagnosis

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/ultrasound-scanner-and-pleural-effusion-diagnosis/
- Published: 2022-05-11T00:46:09+00:00
- Author: Monica

Pleural effusion, sometimes known as “water on the lungs,” is the accumulation of
excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. The pleura are 
thin membranes that border the lungs and the interior of the chest cavity, lubricating
and making breathing easier. The pleura normally contains a little quantity of fluid.

According to the National Cancer Institute, pleural effusions are highly prevalent,
with around 100,000 instances identified in the United States each year.

Depending on the cause, the excess fluid may be either protein-poor (transudative)
or protein-rich (exudative). These two categories help physicians determine the 
cause of the pleural effusion.

The most common causes of transudative (watery fluid) pleural effusions include:

 * Heart failure
 * Pulmonary embolism
 * Cirrhosis
 * Post open heart surgery

Some patients with pleural effusion have no symptoms, with the condition discovered
on a chest x-ray that is performed for another reason. The patient may have unrelated
symptoms due to the disease or condition that has caused the effusion. Symptoms 
of pleural effusion include:

 * Chest pain
 * Dry, nonproductive cough
 * Dyspnea (shortness of breath, or difficult, labored breathing)
 * Orthopnea (the inability to breathe easily unless the person is sitting up straight
   or standing erect)

When it comes to diagnosing pleural effusions, ultrasonography technology is especially
helpful when the effusion is tiny or loculated. Ultrasound evaluation enables for
the selection of the optimal site for the puncture as well as the assessment of 
the depth of the nearby organs to avoid organ harm.

In fact, Bedside ultrasound has proved superior to radiography for this condition
as it has demonstrated a sensitivity of 93%, compared with 39% for radiography.

Even though studies proved ultrasound scanning efficacy, not all scan devices can
provide a clear and accurate diagnosis. That is, a lot depends on the scanning device
being used during the examination. It should be professional enough to guarantee
a perfectly clear imaging quality that would, later on, help doctors determine in
which exact stage the patient is and what’s the best treatment might suit him.

In this context, our technical medical team highly suggests the high-resolution 
[Color Double Head Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.42 FDA](https://sifsof.com/product/double-head-wifi-color-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-42-fda/).

This innovative color wireless ultrasound scanner has two heads, thus, making it
more practical and more affordable than buying two separate single-headed probes,
the two of which are highly needed during this complex examination procedure.

The convex side of the color doppler transducer is used for in-depth examinations
of the internal parts of the body like the lungs and so it is convenient for examining
Pleural Effusion issue.

In fact, the SIFULTRAS-5.42 ultrasound equipment was created specifically for pulmonologists
to produce colored lung images and transfer them to their and their patients’ phones
or tablet screens so that both parties are fully aware of the severity of the problem
and can discuss the best treatment options in complete transparency.

Plus, the device is IOS and Android compatible. Small and light, easy to carry, 
and easy to operate. In other words, the SIFULTRAS-5.42 does not compensate for 
the colored image quality.

To conclude, the SIFULTRAS-5.42 ultrasound equipment should be the top choice for
pulmonologists and patients with Pleural Effusion, especially because it is designed
to watch vital internal organs such as the lung. As a consequence, patients need
not be afraid because they will be shown accurate scan imaging, resulting in a safer
and faster assessment. Our medical-technical team strongly recommends the Convex
and Linear Color Doppler wireless Double Head Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.42 
for patients with Pleural Effusion.

Reference:[ Pleural Effusion Causes, Signs & Treatment](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17373-pleural-effusion-causes-signs--treatment)

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 * Color Double Head Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.42 FDA

Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and
medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information
contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither
for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the
device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users
must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each ultrasound
scanner device.

The products mentioned in this article are only for sale to medical staff (doctors,
nurses, certified practitioners, etc.) or to private users assisted by or under 
the supervision of a medical professional.