Conference Call Accessible Via Live Webcast

BOTHELL, WA - April 14, 2005 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO), the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, today announced that the Company will report its first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the close of market and hold a conference call at 1:30 pm PT/4:30 pm ET to discuss its first quarter performance, outlook for 2005 and current corporate developments. The call will be broadcast live and can be accessed via the "Investors" Section of Sonosite's website at www.sonosite.com.

A replay of the audio webcast will be available beginning April 28, 2005, 4:30 pm (PT) until May 11, 2005, 12:00 midnight (PT) by dialing (719) 457-0820 or toll-free (888) 203-1112. The confirmation code 7405545 is required to access the replay. The call will be also archived on the Sonosite website.

About Sonosite

Sonosite, Inc. (www.sonosite.com) is the innovator and world leader in hand carried ultrasound, with an installed base of more than 20,000 systems. The company, headquartered near Seattle, Washington is represented by seven subsidiaries and a global distribution network in over 75 countries. Approximately half of its revenues are generated from international markets. Sonosite's small, lightweight systems are expanding the use of ultrasound across the clinical spectrum by cost-effectively bringing high performance ultrasound to the point of patient care. The company employs approximately 450 people worldwide.