MANILA, Philippines – HealthSolutions, a leading total healthcare solutions provider in the country, is now a partner of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital in upgrading its imaging equipment.
To ensure accurate diagnosis of patients, UST Hospital recently acquired the Siemens Acuson S2000. A revolutionary ultrasound system, the Acuson S2000 is a 4D-capable ultrasound machine that boasts superior imaging quality. It also has a complete suite of transducers that doctors rely on to address various clinical applications.
“As dreamers, we always seek the best. Depending on how much we can afford it, we get equipment that promise technologies that are beneficial to our patients. After all, we don’t buy machines, we buy the technology,” says Dr. Rolando Cabatu, UST Hospital’s ancillary services director.
UST Hospital’s radiologist-consultant Dr. Mario Milo also emphasizes the benefits of having a high-quality ultrasound machine. “As ultrasound tests are used to detect various illnesses, it is a must for hospitals to have reliable machines. The Acuson S2000 has a very good resolution that enables doctors like me to easily identify organs from surrounding structures,” he said.
Not all ultrasound machines are the same. Although ultrasound tests are safe, Dr. Milo still advises patients to be wary of small ultrasound clinics. “As top-of-the-line ultrasound machines cost millions, small ultrasound clinics could not afford it. Although laboratory fees in big hospitals are usually high, patients can be sure that the equipment they use are of the highest quality and reliable.”