Vilhena acquires 11 portable ultrasound machines for health units

The Municipality of Vilhena, through its Municipal Health Secretariat (SEMUS), has acquired 11 portable ultrasound machines to expand diagnostic access within local health units. The equipment was purchased entirely with municipal funds, with each unit costing approximately R$ 22,895.

These compact, high-resolution devices allow doctors to perform various clinical evaluations directly in consultation rooms, including prenatal monitoring, abdominal, renal, and urinary tract assessments, as well as thyroid and musculoskeletal exams. The machines feature both convex and linear transducers and can connect to mobile devices, televisions, or notebooks to facilitate image viewing.

The initiative aims to decentralize services and reduce a significant backlog in the municipal network. Currently, 9,143 residents are waiting for 12,318 ultrasound exams, with an average wait time of 273 days. By integrating these tools into Primary Health Care units (UBSs), including those in rural areas, the city intends to provide faster diagnoses and reduce the need for patient referrals to specialized services.