More than 1000 Preventable Deaths Each Day in the US Health Care System
FUJIFILM SONOSITE APPLAUDS US SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON THE NEED TO ADDRESS PREVENTABLE DEATHS IN US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM …
Steve Miller, Vice President of Product Realization at Sonosite
Steve Miller discusses his experiences as the Vice President of Product Realization at Sonosite
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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 …
Ultrafest UCI 2014 Highlight Film
Ultrafest Ultrasound Festival hosted at UCI (University of California, Irvine) 2014
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Visit AIUM's Ultrasound in Medical Education Interest Group
The site features an ultrasound interactive graphic. AIUM’s Ultrasound in Medical Education Interest Group collaborative portal is intended to be a clearinghouse of resources related to facilitating the integration of ultrasound into medical school education. …
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 Mandavia
It'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. …