ULTRASOUND TRANSMISSION AND NETWORKING SYSTEM IN A HOSPITAL
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Introduction
Ultrasound is sound frequencies waves with which are normally higher than those audible to human beings; Ultrasound is used in navigational, electronic, industrial, and also security applications. It is also used in medicine to view internal part/organs of the body of a human being such as muscles, joints, tendons, vessels and internal organs. Its aim is often to exclude any pathology or to find a source of a disease. The practice of examining pregnant women using ultrasound is called obstetric ultrasound and is widely used. Ultrasound machines will differ basing on the features that they mainly offer, (Dion, et al 2002) . The features may comprise freezing an image, image storage, standby mode in saving battery power and ergonomic design, and also water and dust resistance, even oil resistance. There will also be a variety of weights and sizes, ease of use, workflow, durability and service.
In the hospital setup, transmitting ultrasound images from the ICU to the main hospital, the outpatient and other relevant hospital departments will entirely depend on the size of the hospital/clinic, some technicians, quality, and versatility of images and videos and storage expected. High-quality ultrasound machines will, therefore, give quality images, videos and any scanned document hence making easing the work and offering quality services while meeting the hospital goals. It is, therefore, imperative that a dedicated communication infrastructure is put in place to allow real-time transmission. On the other hand, the stored items/documents can easily be retrieved due quality storage system. This will help the hospital or clinic stakeholders and managers obtain past information, of ultrasound if required

Telecommunication system
The telecommunication system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole.
There will be telecommunication system to support each and every way of communication. From the digital data access and voice networks to the mobility solutions, the facilities will have to integrate each form strategically into its overall operational plan , (Dion, et al 2002). To ensure best and reliable telecom network is to audit the existing telecom system fully. For a very accurate audit, There are five critical aspects that must be considered to ensure that its communication networks are primed and ready for maximum efficiency.
Equip data network with enough bandwidth; As one of the most critical elements of a telecom network, failing to invest in enough bandwidth, or to prioritize bandwidth provisions properly, will result in an overload of data fighting for limited space in its route.This can result in very poor download speeds, errors, jitters, latency and dropped packets — all of which can be detrimental to a high-functioning data network. Preventing this digital traffic jam begins with assessing your data needs. Though each facility will require a different bandwidth depending on the intensity of its Web-driven data usage, every facility must define its critical data applications.
Examine the backup network strength; Medical data are some of the world’s most crucial and valuable information and therefore should be treated as such. A health care facility’s information must always be purely protected and able to withstand any unexpected server human errors, natural catastrophes, and outages. Redundant data networks, or backup services, can also be the defining technology to your facility’s longevity.
Support voice services; voice services should not be an afterthought for a health care facility. Facilities first must examine their current voice architecture to ensure sufficient voice lines to support a seamless flow of communication.
Deploy telecom advancement; It is also important to look into the telecom industry for the latest generations and innovations of communication technology(Bielsko, 2003).. When adopting telecom advancements, facilities must predetermine their impact to existing networks
Secure mobility across all platforms; Physicians, pharmacists, and other health care staff are rapidly adopting mobile technology. Telecommunication infrastructure has great potential of increasing access to quality of healthcare in hospitals and clinics patients to communicate with their specialists without leaving their places; this has allowed local providers completely take advantage of distant expertise hence improving timeless of care. Exchange of information is very crucial in all clinics or hospitals. For care hospital unit or specialist to treat a patient effectively, one should at least have access to about or more than three primary clinical information regarding patient’s health record. Since the patient is always involved in different individual, there will each of the requiring to share information of the patient; there would be information and communication technologies to support health services. Centralized hospital-based ambulatory care services will also available when required for highly specialized referral clinics and technologies; however, the main care services will continue to moving towards the Outpatient Clinic setting, convenient to patient access. Digital transmission and Wireless access will also transform hospital networks.
At the organizational point, hospitals and clinics require clinical, financial, and administrative information to measure, assess, control, and improve the quality and productivity of their operations. At the environmental level, federal/state funding and regulatory agencies and research institutions need information on the health status of populations (Bielsko, 2003).. The quality and performance of care providers and organizations to execute regulatory oversight, protect and advance the public health (surveillance/monitoring), evaluate new forms of care, accelerate research, and disseminate new medical knowledge/evidence.
A diagram representing ultrasound transmission in hospital

ICU
MAIN CONTROL- NETWORK STATION
MAIN HOSPITAL
Expert station
OUT PATIENT
Drawing representation of image transmission from the ICU to outpatient, main hospital, and expert station

Conclusion
Communication infrastructure in a hospital has been a major issue when it comes to transmission of data, information including ultrasound images (Bielsko, 2003). Therefore it is important to ensure that there is a comprehensive network that is highly efficient for transmission of 3D ultrasound images of high quality, (Dion, et al 2002). The use of high definition ultrasound machine will also make work easier for physicians and clinical officers hence building trust in the patient’s minds and heart. The technician will have an easy time in operating the machine in a time of agent cases by scanning and delivering information to the respective department in the hospital without encountering critical scanning issues. The system will also allow smooth flow of information from one point of the hospital to the other point without waste of time hence the hospital meet time conscious principal. The hospital will provide a high standard of services and products to the patient as well as from appropriate investments made in the development of human resource.
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