Sahara
Now you can add bone density testing capabilities to your private practice or clinic with the portable, waterless, easy-to-use Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometer. In less than a minute and with the push of a button, you can determine a patient's bone mineral density (BMD), based on an ultrasound measurement of the calcaneus (heel bone) - the preferred peripheral site proven in numerous prospective studies to predict fracture risk. With Sahara, there's finally a dry ultrasound modality for bone assessment that is simple, convenient and practical enough for the office-based physician. Ultrasound requires no radiation, improving patient acceptance.
 Radiation-Free
Ultrasound requires no radiation, improving patient acceptance. A registered x-ray technologist is not required to operate the system. Fully Dry Operation NO WATER REQUIRED! No variability in results due to fluctuations in water temperature. No changing water between patients. Easier, portable more convenient for patients and operator. Compact & Lightweight Just 22lbs (10kg), Sahara comes equipped with a built-in handle for portability. The entire space required to perform a bone density test with Sahara, including chair, is less than the footprint of a standard office desk. External computer and printer are not required.
Simple to Operate Pressing one button starts and completes the test. The staff member who takes patients' height and weight can operate the unit. Requires Minimum Operator Training A 20-minute training video is supplied with each unit, covering all instruction for basic operation. Rapid Patient Throughput The test takes less than one minute to complete. There is nothing faster on the market.
BMD, T-Score and Z-Score Results Sahara is the only ultrasound bone densitometer that estimates BMD and determines T-scores. Sahara results can be used to derive Z-scores, which are important for predicting fracture risk.
Reliable Measurements
With a reliable positioning device, operator influence is minimized and high reproducibility is assured.
Low Cost
Sahara costs a fraction of a DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) bone densitometer, the "gold standard" of bone densitometry. In addition to low equipment cost, this simple procedure keeps exam costs low. This has resulted in increased acceptance by patients and third-party payers.
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