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Handheld POCUS Devices
Handheld devices have taken the ultrasound industry by storm in the last few years, with big brands entering the market alongside a variety of startup organizations. They differ in device compatibility, recurring subscription costs, wired versus truly wireless operation, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
The Asus LU800 series features 5 image modes and is lightweight and water-resistant. Connect it with the ASUS MediConnect App (which is compatible with all mobile devices) as well as your DICOM and PACS system.
Building on previous versions, the Butterfly iQ3 features improved ergonomics, faster charging times, a faster data transfer rate, and new iQ Slice technology, which allows easy and instant capture of multiple images.
Clarius offers both an endocavity and a convex scanner. If you opt for the convex scanner, check out Clarius’ newly FDA-cleared OB AI technology, too, which automatically provides biometric measurements to estimate fetal age, weight, and growth intervals.
Choose from the Convex Pro or Linear Pro (depending on your need), or get the best of both worlds with the Tri-Scan Max. The device features fast charging speeds, wireless usage and charging, and offers a 14-day free trial.
The EagleView is a do-it-all ultrasound device that is lightweight, wireless and includes linear, convex, and phased array probes that support B-Mode, M-Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and Pulsed Wave Doppler. A hard case and mobile app are also offered.
Kosmos is available in a portable cart, a grab-and-go bag mobile version, or a vascular bundle. You’ll also get access to Kosmos AI, which provides real-time guidance, automated cardiac function calculations, and anatomical labeling.
The Exo Iris and its real-time AI are FDA-cleared for bladder, cardiac, and lung imaging. Combined with Exo Works (documentation, billing, quality assurance, etc.) the entire ultrasound ecosystem fits in your pocket.
The Vscan Air SL is designed for cardiac and vascular assessments while the Vscan Air CL is ideal for OB/GYN imaging, among other modalities. The CL has specialty features including B-mode, Color Doppler, PW Doppler, M-mode, and OB measurements.
27. Konica Minolta PocketPro H2
Konica Minolta also has portable ultrasound systems, but the PocketPro H2 is their handheld device. A linear device, it’s perfect for musculoskeletal and vascular applications as well as procedural guidance.
The Mindray TE Air can integrate with an existing TE X ultrasound system or with your mobile device. Designed for use in all environments, the TE Air is completely wireless, water and dustproof, and fits inside a protective charging case.
Lumify leans on three decades of ultrasound machine technology compacted into a military-grade handheld device. Integrated with the Reacts platform, Lumify is able to support telehealth, sharing live ultrasound streams with remote providers and specialists.
A product of China’s Guangzhou High-Tech Development Zone, the SonoHealth device features a built-in probe and touch/display screen. Use the app to pair with a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows.
Sonoque provides a catalog of handheld devices, including the SonoMe Premium Dualhead H5C10L, a do-it-all device compatible with the SonoMe PRO app. Diagnostic program directors can check out their student support program.
Battery-powered, wireless, lightweight, and ultra-compact, SonoStar’s line of portable ultrasound devices connect with your phone for remote imaging in a variety of modalities. Choose from four models.
Another innovator based in China, Stork Healthcare, has created linear and convex wireless probes for a variety of modalities and use cases. Pair with the Android app, which is free to download and update.
Vave’s handheld device features presets for lung, OB/GYN, cardiac, and abdominal imaging. Pocket-sized and wireless, Vave works with Android and iOS devices, supports simultaneous casting to multiple devices, and is designed for high image transfer speeds.
From Chinese company Youkey comes a line of lightweight, pocket-sized, handheld transducers. Capable of capturing images in a variety of modalities, device run times range from four to eight hours.
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Robotic Ultrasound Solutions
Robotics are entering the healthcare space, and ultrasound has several players already involved in this new market. Technology here ranges from remotely controlled devices to fully autonomous imaging machines.
A telerobotic solution, MELODY’s robotic arm needs to be positioned by a local healthcare professional before a remote expert takes over. The remote expert controls the arm, adjusts settings, and completes the exam. MELODY is capable of a variety of exams.
37. Focal One® HIFU Robotic System
Utilizing high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to perform focal ablation of prostate tissue, this robotic system is controlled with sub-millimetric accuracy and delivers HIFU energy in 5 mm increments, which spares healthy tissue.
Denmark-based Life Science Robotics’ solution is for sonographers who scan in pain. A prenatal-specific solution, the HERA® robotic system is driven by the sonographer using a joystick, leading to fewer musculoskeletal disorders and aiding in clinical efficiency.
A Chinese system deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MGIUS-R3 is a remotely operated robotic ultrasound system designed to improve access and training. More than 1200 miles can separate the remote operator and patient (or the instructor and student).
40. NeuraSignal NovaGuide Platform
This transcranial Doppler platform includes the FDA-cleared NovaGuide™ 2 Intelligent Ultrasound and a cloud-based app. The platform provides fully autonomous, real-time measurements of cerebrovascular function.
The ReMeDi system is telerobotic, connecting a remote provider with a local healthcare worker and patient. The remote provider interface is equipped with sophisticated force-feedback, active vision, and locomotion capabilities.
This robotic ultrasound imaging system project out of Australia is set to complete product design, testing and verification this year. It’s built to hold any commercial ultrasound probe and enable sonographer maneuvering from a remote location.
ARTHUR is a fully automated rheumatoid arthritis ultrasound robot. Comprised of a robotic arm attached to a cart, it can scan four patients in one hour, taking images of 10 finger joints and one wrist joint.
Another robotic ultrasound solution from Australia, Vexev is focused on fully automated vascular ultrasound to boost the speed and consistency of exams, monitor health accurately at point-of-care, and detect vascular disease earlier.
Wosler’s SonoSystem includes the SonoBot robotic arm, which mimics the precision and gentleness of a human sonographer, and the SonoStation, from which the sonographer operates the robot. While it’s not commercially available just yet, you can join the waitlist.
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Teleultrasound Cloud Platforms
Ultrasound devices aren’t the only piece of the diagnostic imaging puzzle. Organizations also need communication, collaboration, reporting, and image storage capabilities. That’s where these teleultrasound platforms come in.
AS Software’s Ultrasound Automation Platform provides automated reporting, billing, and image management in a single, accessible-from-anywhere platform. Integrate with a wide variety of ultrasound machines and key systems (like your EHR, PACS, and VNA).
Built for musculoskeletal ultrasound, Echo Mind AI provides a short series of onboarding training to prep healthcare practitioners for scanning. Collected images are uploaded to the cloud, annotated by an Echo Mind AI certified sonographer, and quickly returned.
The Flyinsono app is available for Windows, iOS, and Android and is compatible with a wide range of ultrasound systems. The app enables live consultation, remote diagnosis, and online training between connected devices.
GALE eClinic is designed to be a comprehensive point-of-care platform. Capabilities inlcude pairing with diagnostic devices, capturing vitals from video with VisualVitals, integrate AI providers, and more.
Pulsenmore provides an at-home ultrasound device and online platform. Guided in real-time by a clinician or by the app for asynchronous clinician review, Pulsenmore connects to a patient’s smartphone to perform basic ultrasound assessments.
The rmtConnectPlus™ teleultrasound system provides secure, real-time sharing of images, video capture, and accompanying audio. It links two connected devices, one of which is also connected to an ultrasound machine, to enable remote collaboration from anywhere.
Now part of Philips and incorporated into the Lumify POCUS device, Reacts enables virtual collaboration through a simple and focused interface. Utilize front and rear-facing cameras and on-screen annotations to build fast and accurate consensus.
Recently acquired by Samsung Medison, Sonio provides AI-powered software to aid in prenatal ultrasound capture. Sonio ensures quality assurance through smart checklists and labeling and enhances collaboration with cloud-based image management.
Hey, this is us! TeleScan’s telesonography® software enables local capture of ultrasound images and remote analysis by highly credentialed perinatal sonographers. Our software also includes reporting and storage, making it an end-to-end solution.
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Tricefy can be embedded in any imaging device to host examination images and results, collaborate with other health professionals, and share exams with patients. Their remote installation support can have you up and running in less than 30 minutes.
Verisound is GE Healthcare’s addition to the teleultrasound platform space. It supports an intelligent workflow, features reporting and ultrasound device fleet management, and integrates with GE’s AI-capable devices.
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Traditional Ultrasound Machines
Souped up or scaled down? Premium or portable? Traditional ultrasound machines come in all shapes, sizes, and types. Different models often prioritize different benefits like image clarity, data transfer speed, workflow efficiency, and AI integration.
Alpinion calls the E-CUBE their conventional line of machines, while the X-CUBE line adds AI technology. The X-CUBE 90 and 70 feature X+ Architecture, a combo platform of their transducer, beamforming, imaging processing, and data processing technology.
Canon's Aplio a-series and i-series both sport workflow-enhancing AI capabilities. The a-series tends to target cardiovascular usage while the i-series is a more comprehensive imaging solution with a highly programmable interface and smart functions.
From slim, portable carts to advanced touchscreen models to premium, AI-capable technology, Chison’s inventory has an ultrasound machine to fit every need and environment. Portable and handheld systems are also available.
The MyLab X8 Platform delivers high performance, ergonomic design, and user comfort. Their fast transducer connectors for lightweight probes can reduce musculoskeletal strain by 70%.
FUJIFILM’s Sonosite lineup, consisting of the Sonosite LX, Sonosite PX, and Sonosite ST, are all highly versatile machines compatible with a wide range of transducers and a full catalog of accessories.
GE Healthcare’s ultrasound machine catalog features the Voluson line for women’s health, LOGIQ for comprehensive imaging, and the Vivid line for cardiovascular exams. For something compact, check out the Versana line.
Now part of FUJIFILM, Hitachi machines feature large, user-friendly displays, and the ARIETTA line is one of the more comprehensive solutions in Hitachi’s offerings. Or consider the Precision, a machine designed by surgeons for surgeons.
Mindray offers top-of-the-line machines alongside systems that prioritize efficiency and affordability. You may also be interested in their ZONE Sonography® Technology+, which provides easily upgradable ultrasound enhancements.
Philips’ Affiniti and EPIQ lines provide comprehensive imaging, share a similar architecture and user interface, and are compatible with the same transducers. All these features work together to make machine management simpler and staff training easier.
Samsung’s many ultrasound machine offerings are led by the RS85 Prestige in general and cardiovascular imaging and by the HERA line in women’s health. The HM70 EVO provides a more portable option.
Siemens Healthineers offers an ACUSON machine for every need and patient. Look to the ACUSON Origin for AI capabilities, ACUSON Juniper for a do-it-all machine, or search machines by modality.
Offering a vibrant lineup of machines, SonoScape has something for everyone. Spring for an AI-enabled device to gain image analysis and quicker workflows. Or embrace everyday efficiency with an ergonomic, user-friendly option packed with features.
Terason’s uSmart ultrasound systems come in both portable and cart-based options. Take advantage of their SuperHarmonic™ imaging capabilities that provide enriched detail, clarity, contrast resolution, and border definition for a more powerful imaging experience.
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Ultrasound Staffing Solutions
We know firsthand how valuable sonographers are to healthcare teams—and how the talent shortage is making things difficult for recruiters. These companies come alongside your organization to help fill the gaps. Some even provide comprehensive services including recruitment, certification, payroll, and benefits.
A premier provider of cardiovascular ultrasound solutions, Advanced Sonography can contract with you to provide highly credentialed ultrasound technologists to perform ultrasound exams at your facility.
Allied healthcare staffing is just one of AMN’s offerings, and their staffing experts provide quality candidate matches for your open role. They can also expedite licensure, provide malpractice insurance coverage, and handle transportation, housing, and paperwork.
Aya Healthcare offers talent marketplaces for nursing, allied health, physicians, and advanced practice professionals. Also check out their dataset offerings, providing information about job volume, rate insights, and clinician engagement.
Whether you need a single support sonographer or an entire department, BB Imaging’s comprehensive ultrasound services can cover your clinical schedule. BB Imaging also offers machines and AIUM accreditation guidance.
Just so you know, TeleScan is proudly owned by BB Imaging!
Cuready specializes in matching your facility’s staffing needs with healthcare professionals who have a desire for travel and valuable experiences. Their recruiters are all health professionals too, with firsthand knowledge of clinical environments.
LRS Healthcare promises a fast and simple placement process for its nurses, imaging experts, and other healthcare professionals. Hire permanent, temporary, per diem, travel, and temp-to-permanent roles.
76. MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Specializing in nursing and allied health placements, MedPro Healthcare Staffing guarantees its professionals are vetted, credentialed, and qualified, and they can help you fill a wide range of assignment lengths.
Specializing in nursing and allied health, Nomad Health provides a seamless digital staffing platform where you can post open roles, review submissions, and extend offers. Take advantage of their talent marketplace and find support from your account manager.
Odell Medical Search offers comprehensive recruitment services for radiology techs, sonographers, and a host of other healthcare roles. Recruiters are certified by the National Association of Personnel Services as Certified Personnel Consultants.
79. Premier Ultrasound Services
Premier Ultrasound Services provides your facility with advanced ultrasound equipment and accredited sonographers. They’ll also handle staff scheduling and machine maintenance.
Imaging is just one area of practice offered by Radius Staffing Solutions, a strategic search partner for healthcare organizations. They’ll take on a variety of role requests from a wide range of facilities and geographical locations.
Roshal Health can staff on-call imaging personnel for full-time, PRN, contractor, or travel roles. Use their care services management platform to make your request and a qualified professional will arrive in less than an hour (in the communities they serve).
Soliant places qualified healthcare professionals across all 50 states in both travel and per diem roles. Account executives are experts in their field and provide recruiting and administrative assistance.
Relying on a network of highly trained sonographers, Ultrasafe Ultrasounds offers a variety of modalities to fill staffing gaps for a wide range of healthcare facilities. You can also pursue Ultrasafe Certification to demonstrate your commitment to sonographer health.
A job market from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography®, a credentialing organization for sonographers, UltrasoundJOBS lets you post openings, review resumes, and manage applications.
85. VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Among their many offerings, VieMed Healthcare Staffing has a specialized allied health recruiting team that can place qualified professionals in a variety of environments, from hospitals and healthcare systems to government agencies.
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Ultrasound Training Solutions
Training solutions can help fill a service gap by elevating the skill level of existing staff sonographers. Training and simulator companies give ultrasound technicians a risk-free way to practice exams, familiarize themselves with pathologies, and gain confidence.
Deepscope is a highly portable mixed-reality ultrasound simulator that can be used on any mannequin. Complete with tele-mentoring capabilities, the simulator provides guidance on probe position and a library of practice pathology cases.
The Blue Phantom ultrasound trainer spans a variety of modalities and features a self-healing material that can endure at least 1,000 needle sticks. If you’re seeking cardiac training, check out their blended training solution, ICCU.
Gaumard Ultrasound™ provides an immersive emergency care simulation based on realistic scenarios. Pair the portable ultrasound machine simulator with Pediatric HAL® to practice with Gaumard’s new pediatric emergency POCUS/eFAST module.
Intelligent Ultrasound simulators provide education in point-of-care, pediatric and neonatal, cardiac and lung, transvaginal, and transabdominal ultrasound. You may also consider ultrasound-guided needle insertion training or augmented reality offerings.
InSimo’s diSplay U/S simulator is an entirely online solution that requires a connected device, but no additional hardware. Train on ultrasound fundamentals and protocols, try out healthy and pathological cases, and use your smartphone for gesture training.
For machine-specific training, consider Probo Medical’s extensive video library. Provided to everyone free of charge, videos teach knobology, applications training, DICOM connectivity, 4D ultrasound training, and unique tips and techniques.
Simulab’s SonoMan® ultrasound simulator was designed with doctors in mind. Training focuses on building skills in focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST). Or you can check out the SonoSkin, a diagnostic wearable for FAST and eFAST training.
The SonoSimulator® emulates a real ultrasound exam to build sonography skills. While not intended to replace clinic hours, its supplementary education features thousands of real pathologic cases that enable ultrasound practice in a risk-free environment.
If the musculoskeletal modality is your area of need, check out the e-learning and on-demand courses offered by SonoSkills. If you’d prefer a physical version, order the book, available in English, French, and Spanish.
Using AI, ThinkSono provides AI-guidance during scans, step-by-step training, and expert feedback. Its technology is currently limited, however, by device. The iOS App only works with Butterfly iQ scanners, while the Android App only works with Clarius scanners.
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Wearable Ultrasound Devices
Ultrasound is getting the wearable tech treatment. While none of these devices are commercially available yet, the ultrasound solutions listed below provide a glimpse of the near future. These devices enable at-home and on-the-go ultrasounds, providing real-time data outside the clinic.
Currently in its pilot phase, the ATUSA scanner from iSono Health is an FDA-cleared device that provides comprehensive 3D breast imaging. Its fully automated, hands-free scan takes two minutes per breast and integrates with their proprietary software suite.
Researchers from MIT have developed a highly versatile patch that can image the bladder. The technology can determine bladder fullness and assist with the identification and characterization of diseases present in the body’s deep tissue.
This ultrathin, stretchy patch features ultrasound transducer technology and a layer of silicone that eliminates the need for gel. The device can monitor blood pressure for vessels up to 4 centimeters below the skin’s surface.
The same team developing the bladder monitoring device created a flexible patch for breast cancer screening that could be attached to a bra. The device would allow for more frequent scanning of patients at a high risk for breast cancer.
This device can provide uninterrupted frame-by-frame cardiac images, even when worn during intensive exercise. Deep learning functionality helps to output cardiac metrics, including myocardial displacement, stroke volume, ejection fraction, and cardiac output.
101. Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring
This wearable patch was specifically developed for transcranial Doppler ultrasound. The patch was compared to a traditional probe and achieved a 70.6% measurement success rate, just under the conventional probe’s 75.3% rate.
This device is a fully integrated, autonomous, wearable ultrasonic-system-on-patch. It’s capable of monitoring central blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output for up to 12 hours, and works for tissues up to 164 mm under the skin.
103. Liver Stiffness Monitoring
This wearable ultrasound device detects liver stiffness over a 48-hour timeframe, enabling the monitoring of changes and quicker diagnosis of potential failure. The device holds promise for postoperative care and post-transplant applications.
This miniature ultrasound system can non-invasively detect muscle deformations and assist with prosthetic hand control. Alongside other technologies, four A-mode transducers enable prosthetic performance of six commonly used hand gestures.
105. Robotic Prosthesis Control
This flexible, wearable transducer measures the activity of individual muscles or muscle groups. Researchers report the device easily extends into motion classification and assistive robotics applications in the future.
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