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There isn't a list anywhere of what AZ hospitals are using this equipment. You can call the hospitals and ask them if they do, as most should have this technology by now.
Ultrasound equipment is typically used in hospitals for scanning of soft tissues. Specialist companies such as Hospital Technology or GE Healthcare do sell ultrasound systems.
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For used ultrasound equipment you can go to http://www.usedultrasound.com/. They say that their machines are up to 60% off retail prices.
Chances are you can find equipment like that online on Craigslist or ebay. Both sites specialize in unique equipment like portable ultrasound machines.
Do not go to the hospital, you can try online shopping www.providianmedical.com Providian Medical Equipment LLC is a full service refurbished Ultrasound, CT scanner and MRI equipment sales and service company.
Doctors who need ultrasound equipment as part of routine diagnoses likely have this equipment on-site. Ob-Gyn practices commonly have it, as do some gastro-enterologists. There is really no reason for a patient to need to be aware of which medical practices have this equipment as the need for its use is determined by the physician, not the patient.
The jewlery can interfere with the ultra machine equipment. It can damage the equipment.
Operation of ultrasound medical equipment can be learned through an associate or bachelor degree program. An associate degree takes two years to earn, a bachelor degree takes four years.
When you need to find ultrasound technician lessons the best place to look would be an online medical university. They will list the locations, and lots of information about their ultrasound technician courses.
"A regular ultrasound is usually a permamently installed piece of medical equipment installed in a doctor's office or a medical provider's facility. A portable ultrasound is an ultrasound that can be carried from one location to another. Portable ultraounds can be particularly useful for treating large animals, for use in remote areas, or for diagnosing the homebound."