The ability to pack large amounts of information on to small microchips has allowed the once bulky ultrasound devices to shrink in size. This allows the ultrasound imaging equipment manufacturer to provide an important advantage to healthcare professionals—portability. New ultrasound devices are handheld, and can be carried by the physician easily to different examination rooms and to the operation theatre. Handheld devices often contain a multipurpose ultrasound imaging system, which may be used for any purpose. For instance, screening for fluid collection in the abdomen, analyzing blood flow, and detecting fetal heart beats can be done with the same device.
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