Specialties

Sonosite ultrasound machines can be found in more point-of-care applications than any other ultrasound brand because our technology is not developed in a lab shut off from the real world. It is with patient care in mind that Sonosite has remained committed to partnering with clinicians around the world to create technologies and solutions that remove barriers that stand between you and providing the best care possible to your patients. It is your passion to see every patient’s care path improved and that is the driving force behind everything we do. Select a specialty below to find out more about how point-of-care ultrasound is being utilized at the bedside and check back often as the list of ultrasound specialties continues to grow.

Looking for more point-of-care ultrasound solutions? Browse Sonosite’s point of care ultrasound systems and ultrasound accessories. Or view ultrasound training and education offerings. Need more help? Don't hesitate to contact us and we'll put you in touch with a point-of-care-ultrasound expert.

Once associated primarily with OB/Gyn, ultrasound continues to grow like a robust, multi-branching tree into evermore areas of medicine. Subscribers to ultrasound news feeds, posts, and journals are regularly presented with new ways of using ultrasound imaging to help improve diagnostic accuracy, boost patient safety, and reduce expenses. Medical schools are starting to add point-of-care ultrasound to their students' must-have list of skills, no matter what their intended specialty

Beyond its use for dynamic scans and on-the-spot assessments, point-of-care ultrasound is being used by physicians in a broad number of fields to help with needle guidance during a variety of procedures. Studies indicate that ultrasound guidance may improve success and decrease complications in central line placements, peripheral vascular access, regional anesthesia (nerve blocks), lumbar puncture, biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, incision and drainage of abscesses, and localization and removal of foreign bodies.

As the list of applications continues to grow, so does the list of medical specialties turning to ultrasound first to help lead the way.

Ultrasound for Anesthesia
Anesthesiology

From reduced puncture complications to increased patient satisfaction, there are many great reasons to use bedside ultrasound for anesthetic needle placements.
Cardiac Ultrasound at the Point of Care
Cardiology

Cardiac ultrasound at the point of care allows clinicians to assess patient condition and set a treatment plan.
Critical Care Ultrasound
Critical Care

Bedside ultrasound has become a valuable tool for physicians working in critical care environments to obtain immediate clinical information.
EMS Ultrasound
Emergency Services

For more than a decade, first responders have used Sonosite’s lightweight, dependable ultrasound systems for triage and point-of-care diagnosis in urgent situations.
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine

ER doctors use point-of care visualization, like the Sonosite needle visualization technology, to get immediate clinical information, improve patient safety, and decrease complications.
Endocrinology Ultrasound
Endocrinology

Ultrasound provides endocrinologists with tools that can increase diagnostic confidence, improve efficiency, and decrease overall medical costs.
Hospital Medicine Ultrasound
Hospital Medicine

Not only are hospitalists given the responsibility of managing the clinical challenges of the acutely ill, they must do so with the most efficient use of hospital resources.
Military Medicine Ultrasound
Military Medicine

Sonosite is dedicated to improving patient care for our active-duty soldiers, veterans, and their families by partnering with military medical providers with point-of-care ultrasound technology.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
MSK

Clinical evidence and research supports using ultrasound as the first diagnostic test for numerous musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
Ultrasound In Nursing
Nursing

The use of ultrasound in nursing is rapidly evolving and improving because it is cost effective, improves efficiency of procedures and is non-invasive.
Orthopedic Ultrasound
Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgeons are discovering the value of ultrasound visualization for assessing injury and function and for improving the accuracy of interventional procedures.
Perioperative Anesthesia Ultrasound
Perioperative Anesthesia

Using POCUS to scan perioperative care patients for unknown conditions or complications is a time-saving measure that significantly improves patient outcomes and shortens hospital stays.
Primary Care Ultrasound
Primary Care

Primary care physicians are discovering the value of ultrasound visualization in quickly assessing, diagnosing, and determining treatment options for their patients at the point of care.
Radiology Ultrasound
Radiology

We design our products with extensive input from radiologists and sonographers to ensure they are the right ultrasound machines for the job.
Sports Medicine Ultrasound
Sports Medicine

Sonosite’s point-of-care ultrasound and needle visualization technology can help provide on-the-spot answers, whether in the office, on the field, or nearly anywhere sports injuries occur.
Point-Of-Care Ultrasound For Women's Health
Women's Health

Sonosite’s ultrasound systems can make common diagnostic and interventional procedures more efficient and accurate; streamlining treatment plans and reducing patient anxiety.