SonoSite

By Specialty / Anesthesia

SonoSite's ultrasound systems take the guesswork out of line placements, cannulation, regional anesthesia, and other common anesthesia procedures. Here are some of the ways anesthesiologists are using SonoSite ultrasound systems:

• Central line placements - locate vascular structures in the neck, upper chest, upper arms, and legs for cannulation, minimizing patient discomfort and avoid erroneous punctures
• Regional nerve blockades -- visualize peripheral nerves and nearby vasculature so the block is effective, accidental venous or arterial punctures are avoided and anesthetic usage is minimized
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) - for assessment of intra-operative cardiac function, including wall motion, ventricular function, and flow dynamics
• Transthoracic echocardiography -- identify cardiac pathologies, including mitral and aortic valve function and pericardial fluid, quickly and effectively
• Critical care - assess pericardial or pleural effusion and place lines more efficiently

SonoSite hand-carried systems -

built for the way you want to use ultrasound

They're small, so you can take them into the OR or the tight confines of the ICU. They're fast - capable of powering up within 15 seconds - so precious moments are saved. They're intuitive, so you can learn the essential applications quickly. And they have vivid images, so you can easily see the anatomy that you rely on your fingertips and experience to find. All this, plus durability and an unprecedented five-year warranty on MicroMaxx and most of its transducers.

First Hand Experience

• First Hand Experience, Anesthesiology - Dr. Sites (PDF)
• First Hand Experience, Anesthesiology - Dr. Bigeleisen (PDF)
• First Hand Experience, Anesthesiology - Dr. Chan (PDF)
• First Hand Experience, Anesthesiology - Dr. Grant (PDF)
• First Hand Experience, Anesthesiology - Dr. Marhofer (PDF)

SonoSite Products for Anesthesia

• M-Turbo™ »
• S Series™ S-Nerve™ »
• MicroMaxx® »
  MicroMaxx for Anesthesiology (PDF)