- Point-of-care ultrasound aiding anesthesiology
- Mounted ultrasound systems at Duke University Medical Center
Ultrasound technology enables British anesthesiologists to efficiently and accurately place regional anesthesia, resulting in cost reductions for the hospital and a better patient experience. BBC News: Ultrasonic ‘nerve block’ replaces anesthetic.
Anesthesiologists worldwide are using ultrasound visualization to improve patient safety, increase efficiency and decrease complications. SonoSite works closely with anesthesiologists to develop customized solutions that meet the rapidly expanding clinical requirements. Enhanced needle visualization is just one example of our forward-thinking product enhancements. Enhanced needle visualization makes the needle clearly distinguishable while maintaining striking image quality of the target and surrounding anatomy—especially at the steep angles needed on common procedures such as deep femoral blocks.
The implementation of ultrasound technology enables anesthesiologists to perform precision-based procedures and treatments, including nerve blocks, upper extremity blocks, neuraxial blocks, femoral nerve blocks, steep angle injections, paraspinal blocks, brachial plexus blocks, epidurals, and regional pain blocks, with increased efficiency. Because ultrasound technology enables an anesthesiologist to visualize the needle, injections can be administered more with a higher success rate than without ultrasound guidance.
SonoSite Offers a Range of Customized Products That Provide:
- Advanced imaging features for exceptional image quality with minimal key strokes
- Fluid-resistant for easy cleaning and disinfection
- Under 20 seconds from cold start to scanning
- Custom use models for point of care applications
- Built to exceed U.S. military specifications for durability
- Industry leading 5-year warranty
- Extensive training and education programs
What Our Customers Have to Say
“At this point, it would be hard to imagine a case in which I would perform a nerve block or central venous catheter placement without ultrasound. Any time one can see the needle and the target, whether it be nerves or blood vessels, it is going to contribute to greater safety and efficacy.”
—Gavin Martin, MB, ChB, FRCA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
“It is difficult to argue with the philosophical concept that it is good to see the structures you are targeting and those structures you wish to avoid.”
—Brian Sites, MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Director of Regional and Orthopedic Anesthesia, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
“The ultrasound-guided technique allows us to use less analgesia, diminishes complications, and helps us avoid stimulating nerves that could cause additional pain or discomfort in the patient.”
—Paul Bigeleisen, MD, Clinical Associate, Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Rochester, New York
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