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Morocco Trial Shows Remote Ultrasound Can Expand Access and Improve Maternal Care
Every day around the world, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Of those deaths, 40% are due to injuries or conditions related to placenta complications. The only way to detect abnormal placenta challenges is through an ultrasound exam.
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The Morocco Mobile Ultrasound Patrol
Morocco Trial Shows Remote Ultrasound Can Expand Access and Improve Maternal Care.In the rural areas of Morocco, previously pregnant women had to wait up to two weeks to obtain the results of a critical obstetric ultrasound. Now a new trial shows that local sonography with remote interpretation can reduce turn around time down to 24 hours while decreasing cost from $80 to $2 per study. …
Glimpse: A New Talk Show Series Focused on Trends and Thought Leadership in Visual Medicine
About Glimpse
Glimpse was introduced in May 2014 as a blog-based video channel focusing on the field of visual medicine and recent progress in the field. The show is produced by Sonosite FUJIFILM, Inc. and hosted by John Nosta, DIGITAL HEALTH philosopher, strategist & advocate. …
Sonosite Interviews Dr. Billy Mallon for the Code Black movie release
Meet Dr. Billy Mallon from Code Black Movie
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Sonosite interviews Dr. Clare Roepke for the Code Black movie release
Meet Dr. Clare Roepke from Code Black Movie
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Sonosite Interviews Dr. Todd Larsen from Code Black Movie
Meet Dr. Todd Larsen from Code Black Movie
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Sonosite interviews Dr. Ed Newton from Code Black Movie
Meet Dr. Edward Newton of Code Black Movie
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Sonosite interviews Luis Enriquez, RN, for Code Black Movie
Meet Luis Enriquez of Code Black Movie
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Sonosite interviews Dr. David Pomeranz for the Code Black Movie release
Meet Dr. David Pomeranz from Code Black Movie
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Sonosite Interviews Dr. Andrew Eads for Code Black Movie release
Meet Dr. Andrew Eads from Code Black Movie
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Code Black Movie - View Local Showings!
Welcome to the Code Black Movie Page!We are all so thrilled to announce that new dates for CODE BLACK have been added across the country! Check out the schedule below to see when CODE BLACK will reach your town. …
Dr. Bryan Matusic Study - Why be satisfied with any failed blocks when you can avoid them altogether?
Why be satisfied with any failed blocks when you can avoid them altogether?
Dr. Bryan Matusic, DO, Director of Anesthesiology for Advanced Surgical Hospital, Washington, PA …
From Skeptic to Believer
Growing AwarenessWhen Dr. Bryan Matusic first started practicing, the block and neurostimulator alone were considered best practice and block success rates of 85% were the accepted norm. "I was using just my own senses and the stimulator," he says. "Even if I had a 10%-15% failure rate, I was still doing better than most." …
Ultrafest UCI 2014 Highlight Film
Ultrafest Ultrasound Festival hosted at UCI (University of California, Irvine) 2014
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Studies Indicate CT Scan Overuse, Radiation Overexposure
Recently the medical literature has documented the growing use of CT scans. It is certainly no secret that, when circumstances warrant, Sonosite advocates for the consideration of ultrasound first over other imaging modalities. A CT scan is a powerful and valuable test when used appropriately and—as with all medical procedures—when its therapeutic value is carefully weighed against its potential harm. Yet, while acknowledging CT’s value, I can’t ignore mounting evidence indicating CT scans are being ordered more often than are necessary or safe. …
Ultrasound Can Diagnose and Prevent Pneumothorax
by Dr. Diku MandaviaIt's ironic that one of the most efficient ways to detect pneumothorax in patients is also one of the most effective ways to prevent two of its more common clinical causes.While scenarios that might trigger the suspicion of pneumothorax are too numerous to list, screening for it has included the standard trinity of chest-imaging procedures: x-rays, tomography, and ultrasound. …
ASA “Practice Guidelines for Central Venous Access” Published
It may be an exaggeration to suggest that every other month a new guideline or requirement is released by a professional medical body recommending or directing that ultrasound—especially bedside (a.k.a., point-of-care) ultrasound—be incorporated into clinical best practices, but often it feels like it.
Case in point: In my last CMO Corner, I commented on the AIUM recognizing the American College of Emergency Physician’s Policy Statement “Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines,” which acknowledged point-of-care ultrasound as part of emergency care’s best practices.
Not long ago, new ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine directed that instructors include the teaching of specific bedside ultrasound techniques to graduate students. (By the way, Sonosite is offering equipment and training to help educators meet the requirements that go into effect July 1, 2012.) …
A Big Thank-You From Tenwek, Kenya
This story reminds us yet again how lives can be saved when dedicated teamwork combines with progressive medical technology.
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AIUM Recognizes ACEP's Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines
While not all portable ultrasound examinations are of an emergency nature, its predominant use originated within the “we-need-it-STAT” category. Hence, the significant role of emergency medicine in contributing to point-of-care ultrasound best practices and insight into the valuable role ultrasonography can play at the bedside.
In mid-November, the contributions of emergency physicians to the proper use of “focused emergency ultrasound examinations” (a.k.a. point-of-care ultrasound) was acknowledged by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). According to their November 17, 2011, press release, the AIUM now recognizes the American College of Emergency Physician’s (ACEP) Policy Statement Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines as “meeting the qualifications for performing ultrasound in the emergency settings. These guidelines describe the education and training required by emergency physicians to achieve competency for the performance of focused emergency ultrasound applications in clinical practice.” …