In cardiac care, mere minutes matter. That’s why some medical specialists today may be turning to prehospital ultrasound to accelerate treatment, ensuring patients receive life-saving therapies faster. In the hands of paramedics and other emergency services providers, handheld ultrasound devices, such as GE’s Vscan Extend™, may obtain cardiac images sufficient enough for interpretation even before… Continue reading Prehospital Ultrasound In Emergency Medicine: Think Outside The 4 Walls
Patients visiting their physician with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain may have vague symptoms that are difficult to diagnose. A condition that physicians commonly check for is gallstones, but it is difficult to reliably diagnose with a physical exam and review of medical history alone. Bedside handheld ultrasound is an option for providers who are… Continue reading Handheld Ultrasound for Gallstones Improves Physician Effectiveness
Pleural effusion is a common problem in many patient groups — in particular, for those in intensive care units and those with underlying cardiovascular issues. Fortunately, handheld ultrasound may aid in pleural effusion diagnosis. How Does Handheld Ultrasound Play a Role in Pleural Effusion Diagnosis? The typical method for diagnosing pleural effusion is by… Continue reading Diagnosing Pleural Effusion: Can Handheld Ultrasound Fill X-ray Gaps?
In a life-threatening emergency, every second counts. That’s why the crew at Geisinger Life Flight adopted Vscan Extend™ handheld ultrasound to help them save lives in the air and out in the field. There are many benefits of handheld aeromedical ultrasound in an emergency situation. “We’ve been able to implement a lifesaving intervention really quickly,… Continue reading The Sky Is The Limit: Vscan Extend Is Helping Save Lives In The Air And On The Ground through Aeromedical Ultrasound
Director of Cardiac Imaging, Bill Shirkey, shares his experience with using handheld ultrasound. The world is facing a global pandemic with unknown implications, and there’s a new risk factor impacting the heart: COVID-19. Patients with underlying heart disease or diabetes are at higher risk of severe illness for COVID-19. Because of this, ultrasound of the… Continue reading In Good Hands: This Handheld Ultrasound Tool Is Helping Healthcare Providers Monitor COVID-19 Patients With Cardiac Conditions
For patients with blunt force abdominal trauma, internal injuries can cause death within the first 24 hours. Being able to quickly identify whether a patient has free intra-abdominal fluid could help save their life. In such cases, handheld ultrasound can shed light on how extensive a patient’s injuries are — and do so quickly. Having… Continue reading Identifying Internal Injuries Quickly with Handheld Ultrasound
Dyspnea, the sudden and severe shortness of breath, is a frequent presentation in the emergency department and, notably, is one of the most common reasons for hospital visits. There is a broad range of dyspnea causes — including cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic or shock — making it difficult for ED physicians to diagnose and treat the… Continue reading Determining the Cause of Dyspnea with the Help of Handheld Ultrasound
When it comes to the best quality patient care, the physical exam is a fundamental factor. Providers glean a great deal of information this way, but using handheld ultrasound to visualize non-visible parts of the body might be a powerful clinical complement. In many cases, having handheld ultrasound available might also be the key to… Continue reading Handheld Point of Care Ultrasound: Why Having it is Important
Speed and accuracy are absolutely critical when it comes to patient triage during trauma situations. Although handheld ultrasound can help improve processes and outcomes in a variety of medical applications, the benefits of the technology compound quickly in trauma situations, where time is of the essence. While the use of handheld ultrasound has recently been… Continue reading Accelerating Patient Triage Using Handheld Ultrasound
