ArticleClinical hemorheology and microcirculation2021
Wireless point-of-care ultrasound: First experiences with a new generation handheld device.
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- A comparison of five point-of-care ultrasound devices for use in ophthalmology and facial aesthetics.Ultrasound (Leeds, England) · 2024Article
- Handheld ultrasound for portal vein evaluation in pediatric patients.Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation · 2024Article
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- Inter-System Variability of Eight Different Handheld Ultrasound (HHUS) Devices-A Prospective Comparison of B-Scan Quality and Clinical Significance in Intensive Care.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Use of a wireless ultrasound probe as a portable, noninvasive method for studying reproductive biology in the asp viper, Vipera aspis.Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2022Article
- Comparison of four handheld point-of-care ultrasound devices by expert users.The ultrasound journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the diagnostic reliability of a new generation wireless point-of care ultrasound device for abdominal and thoracic findings. MATERIAL AND
methods40 patients (16 females, 24 males 19 -80 years, on average 56.1 years) were scanned by an experienced examiner using the new wireless Vscan Air device for abdominal and thoracic findings. The probe frequencies were 2-5 MHz (convex probe) and 3-12 MHz for the linear probe. As a reference standard, all patients were also examined using high-end ultrasound (LOGIQ E9/LOGIQ E10). Results were interpreted independently by two examiners in consensus, also with regard to the image quality (0-4, from not assessable = 0, to excellent 4).
resultsIn all 40 patients (100%) examination with conventional high-end ultrasound and the Vscan Air ultrasound device was feasible. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value for the diagnosis of abdominal and thoracic findings were 63.3%, 100%, 100%, and 40%, respectively. Most main diagnostic findings were detected using the mobile device compared to the high-end ultrasound. Limitations were found regarding characterization and classification of hepatic and renal tumorous lesions.Image quality revealed mostly minor diagnostic limitations for the mobile device, mean 2.9 (SD ± 0.300) and was excellent or with only minor diagnostic limitations for conventional high-end ultrasound, mean 3.25 (SD ± 0.438).
conclusionDue to its easy application and its high diagnostic reliability, point-of-care ultrasound systems of the latest generation represent a valuable imaging method for the primary assessment of abdominal and thoracic findings, especially in patients on intensive care units or in emergency situations.
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