ArticleActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2024
Next-generation monitoring in obstetrics: Assessing the accuracy of non-piezo portable ultrasound technology.
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- The Dual Role of Neonatal Pulse Oximetry Screening and Fetal Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease Detection Around the World.International journal of neonatal screening · 2026Review
- Breast assessment using next generation handheld ultrasound device based on silicon chips: a pilot study in senology.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2026Article
- Localization of a contraceptive implant using a silicon chip-based handheld ultrasound device.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Evaluating the accuracy and reliability of non-piezo portable ultrasound devices in postpartum care.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Innovations in ultrasound training in obstetrics.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Review
- Medical student training with next-generation handheld ultrasound devices - hands on examination of fetal biometry in obstetrics.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Diagnoses of postpartum urinary retention using next-generation non-piezo ultrasound technology: assessing the accuracy and benefits.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Competency-based ultrasound curriculum for standardized training resident: a pre- and post-training evaluation.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Next-generation monitoring in obstetrics: Assessing the accuracy of non-piezo portable ultrasound technology.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionThe emergence of handheld ultrasound devices capable of connecting to cell phones or tablets heralds a significant advancement in medical technology, particularly within the field of obstetrics. These devices offer the promise of immediate bedside ultrasound examinations, potentially revolutionizing patient care by enabling fetal assessments in diverse settings. MATERIAL AND
methodsThis prospective study aimed to validate the reliability of non-piezo, chip-based handheld ultrasound devices in clinical obstetric practice. Conducted in a university hospital obstetric ward, the study included 100 pregnant women between 17 and 41 weeks of gestation. Participants underwent ultrasound examinations using both conventional and portable point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) devices to compare the accuracy in estimating fetal weight and other parameters, such as cardiac activity, fetal presentation, placental location, and amniotic fluid volume. The reliability and agreement between the devices were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients, Bland-Altman plots, and Pearson correlation coefficients.
resultsThe results show a near-perfect agreement (0.98) and correlation (r = 0.98, p < 0.001) for estimated fetal weight and most biometry measurements between the two types of ultrasound devices, with slight deviations in head circumference and amniotic fluid index measurements. Subgroup analysis revealed variations in agreement and correlation rates with higher BMI and advanced gestational age, indicating areas for further refinement.
conclusionsThese findings affirm the high reliability of handheld ultrasound devices for basic obstetric ultrasound evaluations, supporting their integration into daily clinical practice. This technology improves the flexibility and immediacy of prenatal care, although further research is needed to optimize its application across patient populations and treatment settings.
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