At PUM, we are fortunate to meet many talented professionals in the ultrasound industry. Every now and then, a visitor reminds us just how far the field of ultrasound has come and how proud we are to be part of its ongoing evolution. Recently, we had the tremendous honour of welcoming Professor Constantine Metreweli to our Bromley headquarters. He spent time trying our equipment in person and ultimately decided to invest in the Siui Apogee 1000 Lite. His endorsement means a great deal to us; for someone of his stature in the world of diagnostic imaging to place his confidence in our machines is truly significant.

A Pioneer in Diagnostic Ultrasound

For anyone familiar with the development of modern ultrasound, Professor Constantine Metreweli needs no introduction. He is a physician, an academic and an internationally respected radiologist whose name is woven into the foundations of the field. He is the author of the first book ever written on diagnostic ultrasound. This publication helped shape the direction of clinical ultrasound for decades to follow.

Professor Metreweli served as Chair of Diagnostic Radiology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he played a defining role in training and mentoring generations of radiologists. Many of today’s leading imaging specialists learned within programmes shaped by his guidance and vision. His academic contributions expanded the practical and theoretical understanding of ultrasound across numerous clinical areas. These include the following contributions…

He established a nomogram for foetal hydronephrosis that became an important reference for antenatal scanning and that helped clinicians avoid misinterpretations caused by transient foetal bladder distension. He explored the relationship between nocturnal enuresis and immature vesicoureteric function in children through the use of Doppler ultrasound. He demonstrated that early ultrasonography outperforms both clinical examination and radiographic assessment in the detection of rib and sternal fractures. He also documented unusual paediatric and rare diagnostic presentations, including the association between abdominal aortic aneurysm and dysplastic kidneys, using a combination of ultrasound, MRI and scintigraphy to follow disease progression.

Beyond academia, Professor Metreweli is a veteran of the British Armed Forces. He contributed to the training of army radiologists and even took part in a 100 kilometre military training race in 1984. His global impact has been recognised through distinctions such as Honorary Membership of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. This honour is reserved for individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped the field.

Given his lifelong dedication to ultrasound research, innovation and education, we were genuinely humbled that he chose to spend time with us. We were even more delighted that he found real value in one of our systems.

Why the Apogee 1000 Lite Was the Natural Choice

After testing a range of devices in our showroom, Professor Metreweli selected the Siui Apogee 1000 Lite. It is clear why this machine stood out to him. For a system at such an accessible price point, it delivers exceptional performance, and has been a perennial favourite at PUM for years.

The Apogee 1000 Lite is designed as a cost effective alternative to the Apogee 2300. It offers outstanding image quality for users who require high resolution abdominal, thyroid and small parts imaging without the need for the full breadth of high end cardiac functionality. It is well suited to a small animal veterinary practices, mobile ultrasound services and private scanning clinics.

It includes a 15 inch tilting LCD monitor, a splash proof design and a detachable battery that provides up to two hours of mobile scanning time. The default microconvex probe makes it particularly appealing for small animal work although its versatility extends much further.

Its greatest strength lies in its abdominal and small parts imaging. It uses the same transducer technology found in Siui’s higher end systems. The clarity of the images reflects this immediately. In practical use, this machine sits comfortably within the mid range category even though its price suggests an entry level product. It frequently challenges systems from Sonoscape, Mindray and Edan, often at a significantly lower cost.

The quality of its Colour Doppler is another strong point. On the microconvex, convex and linear probes it is sensitive, clean and free from the colour bleed that is typical of many portable systems. For pregnancy scanning, it delivers remarkable detail. Its portability has also allowed us to test it in a range of environments with consistently excellent results.

Given Professor Metreweli’s lifetime of experience in evaluating ultrasound equipment and his contributions to shaping how the world understands and uses ultrasound, it is very meaningful that he chose this device, but not surprising- it is a high performance and excellent value system that reflects his emphasis on practical and clinically meaningful imaging.

A Meaningful Endorsement

At PUM, we are passionate about supplying clinicians with equipment that makes a genuine difference. We aim to provide accuracy, reliability and value. Having someone of Professor Metreweli’s calibre visit us, explore our range and ultimately select the Apogee 1000 Lite is something we take enormous pride in.

We extend our sincere thanks to Professor Metreweli for his visit and for his confidence in our equipment. His lifetime of contributions continues to shape the field of diagnostic ultrasound, and we are honoured to have supported his work in even a small way.