Wortsman Ximena
Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues, Santiago, Chile.
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
J Ultrasound Med. 2023 Jun;42(6):1367-1369. doi: 10.1002/jum.16130. Epub 2022 Nov 17.
What points to consider when selecting a device for practicing dermatologic ultrasound is an excellent question. After we met the requisites published in the guidelines for practicing dermatologic ultrasound, it is necessary to consider the main objective of the use because it is not the same to be focused mostly on the avoidance of the puncture of important facial vessels such as the case of injectors of cosmetic fillers in comparison to the use of operators that need to deal with the diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of dermatologic pathologies. Currently, a broad variety of ultrasound devices meets the minimum requirements for practicing these examinations in the market. Thus, small, portable, and high-end devices may present advantages and limitations that must be balanced according to the primary purposes and the budget. Moreover, the shape and footprint of the probes can make difficult or facilitate a dermatologic procedure. Other points to consider are the type of storage and the need for technical service. In summary, there are key points that we need to consider when we select a dermatologic ultrasound device in dermatology or aesthetics.
选择用于皮肤科超声检查的设备时需要考虑哪些要点是个很好的问题。在我们满足了皮肤科超声检查指南中公布的要求之后，有必要考虑使用的主要目的，因为与主要专注于避免穿刺面部重要血管（如美容填充剂注射的情况）相比，需要处理各种皮肤科疾病诊断和监测的操作人员的使用目的是不一样的。目前，市场上有各种各样的超声设备满足进行这些检查的最低要求。因此，小型、便携式和高端设备可能会有优点和局限性，必须根据主要目的和预算进行权衡。此外，探头的形状和占用空间可能会使皮肤科操作变得困难或便利。其他需要考虑的点包括存储类型和技术服务需求。总之，在皮肤科或美容领域选择皮肤科超声设备时，我们有一些关键点需要考虑。
