The Mindray Resona I9T Ultrasound System is a powerful tool for modern diagnostics, known for its ergonomic design and excellent image quality. At its core is the revolutionary ZONE Sonography® Technology+ (ZST+) architecture. But what really sets the Resona I9T apart is its ability to grow with your practice. With optional software packages you can add capabilities to meet specific clinical needs, from intricate vascular studies to advanced women’s health exams.
This post will explore the advanced software features for the Resona I9T. We’ll break down how each application can increase your diagnostic confidence, streamline your workflow and get you more ROI.
Ultra-Micro Angiography (UMA) for Vascular Flow
Visualizing blood flow in the smallest vessels can be a tough diagnostic challenge. Standard color Doppler often struggles to distinguish slow moving blood from surrounding tissue motion. That’s where Ultra-Micro Angiography (UMA) comes in.
What it does: UMA is a Doppler technology that uses a sophisticated signal processing algorithm to isolate low velocity blood flow. It filters out tissue “clutter” to give you a clearer, more detailed picture of microvascular hemodynamics.
Clinical Value: For general imaging, vascular analysis and musculoskeletal (MSK) studies UMA gives you more insight into perfusion within lesions, organs and superficial tissues. This increased sensitivity is critical for evaluating inflammation, tumor vascularity and other conditions with subtle changes in blood flow.
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) with UWN+
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) has changed the way clinicians assess tissue perfusion. The Resona I9T takes it to the next level with its second generation Ultra-Wideband Non-Linear (UWN+) imaging.
What it does: UWN+ CEUS imaging uses the power of ZST+ to improve contrast and temporal resolution during studies. The system’s architecture preserves microbubbles longer so you can assess perfusion patterns in organs and tissues without rapid bubble destruction. Plus a high frame rate for smooth, real-time visualization of contrast agent dynamics.Clinical Value: This is useful in general imaging for characterizing liver and kidney lesions. It gives you real-time information on the vascularity of a mass to help you differentiate between benign and malignant findings. The longer bubble duration and high frame rate gives you more time to analyze the full wash-in and wash-out phases so you can have more confidence in your diagnosis.
Sound Speed Compensation (SSC) for Better Clarity
Every patient’s body is different and variations in tissue composition can affect the speed of ultrasound waves. These variations can compromise image quality especially in deeper structures. Sound Speed Compensation (SSC) is an intelligent tool to overcome this challenge.
What it does: SSC is a one-touch, AI-enhanced feature that automatically analyzes tissue characteristics to determine the optimal sound speed for imaging. It adjusts for these subtle differences to sharpen the image, improve spatial and contrast resolution especially at depth.
Clinical Value: In general and vascular imaging, especially for patients with varied body habitus, SSC ensures high image quality. It reduces the need for manual tweaking of system settings so the sonographer can focus more on the patient and the diagnosis. You get a clearer, more uniform image from the skin line to the deepest regions of interest.
Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) for Tissue Stiffness
Quantifying tissue stiffness is critical for diagnosing and monitoring disease especially in liver and MSK applications. The Resona I9T has a high-performance Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) solution for non-invasive tissue assessment.
What it does: SWE measures the speed of shear waves propagating through tissue to provide a quantitative measurement of its stiffness. Mindray’s implementation has a high frame rate so you get smoother, more stable acquisitions and faster refresh rates during live 2D shear wave imaging. Consistency is key to reliable and reproducible measurements.
Clinical Value: SWE is widely used in general imaging for non-invasive staging of liver fibrosis and an alternative to biopsies in many cases. In MSK it can be used to assess tendon and muscle elasticity. The quantitative data helps you make objective assessments, monitor disease progression and evaluate treatment response with more precision.
Other Advanced Imaging Tools
Depending on the system configuration the Resona I9T can be equipped with a range of other tools to enhance workflow and diagnostic capabilities across various applications.* Glazing Flow: This rendering technique gives you a 3D-like visualization of blood flow in color Doppler to better display vessel relationships.
iScape View: For a full view of large organs or structures iScape panoramic imaging stitches together multiple images into one.
HD Scope: This processing feature enhances image definition by applying a localized contrast boost to a specific region of interest to highlight lesion borders and internal details.
AI-Enhanced Automation: The Resona I9T uses artificial intelligence to automate repetitive tasks. Tools like Auto EF (Ejection Fraction) for cardiac and automated intracranial volume calculations for fetal neurology streamline measurements, improve reproducibility and save time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Are these advanced features standard on the Resona I9T?
A: The Resona I9T comes with a powerful set of standard imaging capabilities from the ZST+ platform. The features above—UMA, CEUS, SSC and SWE—are typically optional software packages. This allows you to customize the system to your specific clinical needs and budget.
Q: How are these software options licensed?
A: Optional software packages are licensed for the specific system. Mindray’s “Living Technology” promise means your investment is protected with a clear path for software and hardware upgrades throughout the system’s lifecycle.
Q: Is training provided when we add a new software package?
A: Yes. Mindray and its partners will ensure you get the most out of your investment. Comprehensive clinical applications training is provided to help your team master new features and integrate them into your daily workflow.
Upgrade Your Imaging
The Mindray Resona I9T is more than an ultrasound machine; it’s an expandable imaging platform that adapts to the changing needs of your practice. By adding software packages you can open up new diagnostic pathways, improve workflow and deliver better care.
Ready to see how these features can benefit your imaging? Contact us today to request a quote or schedule a demo.
