| Health topic | Maternal mortality |
|---|---|
| Classification | Diagnosis |
| Manufacturer location |
India |
Deaths as a result of maternal complications are still a prominent issue in developing countries. Maternal and newborn deaths are high in limited-resource areas mostly because women do not deliver in appropriate facilities and therefore do not have access to potentially life-saving interventions that may be available in clinical settings.
This device features new low-cost ultrasound transducers that create an affordable diagnostic ultrasound scanner. The device includes power-saving battery power, and has wireless connectivity features that allow users to utilize the device in remote locations.
General Electric India Technology Centre Private Ltd.
Low cost, low power, mobile diagnostic ultrasound scanner for affordable healthcare during pregnancy (2011, April). Retrieved from here
GE India mobile ultrasounds. (n.d.). Retrieved from here
| Authors | Lonny Grafman, Chris Waterguy, Emilio, Kathleen Sienko, Amir Sabet Sarvestani |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Organizations | Appropedia Foundation, University of Michigan |
| Cite as | Kwojcik (2013–2026). "Global Health Medical Device Compendium/Mobile Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner". Appropedia. Retrieved September 30, 2026. |