Question 1

What is nSIGHT imaging technology?

Accepted Answer

nSight was introduced to the market in early 2014 as Philips major breakthrough technology for image beamforming and multiprocessing. With nSIGHT and enhanced processing in the machine, the Epiq 5 handles more information and provides better real-time imaging resolution.

Question 2

What is SonoCT on the Philips Epiq 7?

Accepted Answer

SonoCT on the Philips Epiq 7 is also known as compound imaging (CrossXBeam, iBeam, etc). It allows the ultrasound transducer to see from multiple lines of site at different angles, as opposed to the standard line-of-site that’s perpendicular to the transducer lens.

Question 3

What is XRES?

Accepted Answer

XRES on the Philips Epiq 7 portable ultrasound machine uses a software algorithm to increase image resolution by reducing “speckle” (artifact) while brightening tissue in the image. The result provides a clearer image with higher contrast between hyper- and hypo-echoic regions.

Question 4

What is xMATRIX technology?

Accepted Answer

xMATRIX technology is available on refurbished Philips Epiq 7 ultrasound systems with xMATRIX technology enabled. The xMatrix allows for 2D and 3D realtime imaging… the X5-1 xMATRIX transducer on the Philips Epiq 7 has 2600-3000 elements.

Question 5

What is iScan?

Accepted Answer

iScan on the Philips Epiq 7 is a one-touch optimization in which the system evaluates the ultrasound image and optimizes Gain automagically.

Question 6

What is Live compare?

Accepted Answer

Live compare on the Philips Epiq 7 allows the clinician to recall current or previous exams to compare side-by-side with current image data.

Question 7

What is Live3D?

Accepted Answer

Live 3D is also known as 4D in most circles (a GE term). It allows real-time 3D imaging in cardiac imaging on the Philips Epiq 7 with the X5-1 and other xMATRIX transducers.

Question 8

What is PureWave technology?

Accepted Answer

Philips PureWave is a transducer technology in which the crystals (elements) of the transducer are arranged uniformly, which is not the case with standard transducer technology. Philips states that PureWave technology provides more consistent image results.

Question 9

What is Q-Lab?

Accepted Answer

Q-Lab is Philips Quantitative analysis software package for cardiac ultrasound studies. It includes a series of options available on some Philips ultrasound machines. These features include items such as ROI quantification, Tissue Motion Quantification (TMQ), Strain Quantification (SQ), IMT Intima Media Thickness), Microvascular Imaging, and GI 3D Quantification.

Cardiology