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Multi-Medix is dedicated to providing advanced ultrasound quality assurance (QA) solutions, firmly rooted in comprehensive ultrasound QA research. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously enhance our offerings, ensuring that our ultrasound QA solutions are informed by the latest, evidence-based research.

Our approach is shaped by cutting-edge ultrasound research, much of which is conducted in-house at our research lab in Loughborough. This dedicated facility allows us to further our understanding of ultrasound technology and refine quality assurance practices, ensuring that Multi-Medix remains at the forefront of the ultrasound industry.

The expertise of our team is central to our success. Several of our key team members have contributed to influential ultrasound research, producing published studies that have not only advanced our internal practices but also made significant contributions to the global ultrasound community.

Publications:

Book

Diagnostic Ultrasound Quality Assurance Manual (2020). For more information click here

Research Papers

• A Multicentre Survey of the Condition of Ultrasound Machines (Ultrasound, 2016, 24-4)
  Authored by Dr. Nick Dudley, this study highlighted the widespread challenges in maintaining ultrasound equipment and underscored the need for regular QA to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
• A Simple Uniformity Test for Ultrasound Phased Arrays (Physica Medica, 2016, 32)
  This study proposed a practical method for evaluating ultrasound phased arrays, emphasizing the need for regular testing—a key element of our QA Everyday™ programme.
• Assessment of Repaired Diagnostic Ultrasound Probes (Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2019, Vol. 45)
  Authored by Darren Woolley and Dr. Nick Dudley, this paper explores the effectiveness of repairs on ultrasound probes, underlining the importance of continuous QA practices after repairs to maintain optimal imaging quality.
• Blinded Comparison of Ultrasound Systems (Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2017, Vol. 43)
  This paper compares ultrasound systems to highlight the importance of standardization and routine performance testing to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
• A Survey of Ultrasound Quality Assurance Implementation in the United Kingdom(Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2018, Vol. 44, Issue 12)
  This study surveys the state of ultrasound QA practices across the UK, identifying gaps in compliance and emphasizing the need for standardized QA protocols to ensure consistent imaging performance and patient safety

Working with Ultrasound Bodies and Groups

In addition to our research efforts, Multi-Medix Ltd. maintains strong connections with leading professional bodies, including the

• Society of Radiographers (SCoR),
• British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS)
• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
• National Physics Laboratory (NPL).

Our work builds upon, and is supported by, existing global guidance on ultrasound quality assurance (QA), including IPEM 102 and the professional ultrasound standards set by BMUS and SCoR. We actively present our latest research and innovations at BMUS and UKIO conferences, where we engage with the broader ultrasound community to share our findings and advancements.

Commitment

Through ongoing ultrasound research, strategic partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to quality, Multi-Medix continues to lead the field of ultrasound quality assurance (QA). Our work empowers healthcare providers to maintain the highest standards of patient care and ensure the reliability of ultrasound equipment, reinforcing Multi-Medix as a trusted leader in the ultrasound industry.

If you would like to find out more or how Multi-Medix can help you set up a QA Programme contact us here or email [email protected]