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Ultrasound The New Freehand Ultrasound Aces Work and Time

The New Freehand Ultrasound Aces Work and Time

Radiology News

The new free hand ultrasound system, developed by researchers in a study, enhances the basic rythm of work around patients and decreases the amount of time taken to scan. 

An automated 3-D mapping and labeling system has been launched that reduces scan time and improves the work flow and accuracy of routine freehand ultrasound observations. It will be showcased at the ;ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

The back ground study calculated the timing and accuracy of the new system in a realistic breast ultrasound phantom with small masses scattered throughout. The outcome clearly explained that, the mean
scanning time on each target using the new mapping and labeling system was far less compared to the standard scanning protocol time frame. The system accurately measured and recorded the location of the masses in relation to the breast nipple, which was otherwise difficult to obtain using the manual method, considered Calin Caluser, MD and lead author of the study.

The other advantages are, the mapping and labeling system, that, can help obtain a second opinion from a different physician, may reduce the number of repeat ultrasound exams, and also could help in planning a patient's treatment. And with clinical experience, the research head is hopeful about improving the working of the system and bring in more lucrative features to salvage patient healthcare.

"The labeling and measuring of free hand ultrasound images are operator dependent, time consuming, and are usually manually performed, The new 3-D mapping and labeling system that we have developed automatically records information and replaces steps in the image acquisition process (that are typically performed manually) with a simple key stroke.The new system can be added to any existing ultrasound machine and the reduced time for scanning the patient can translate in improved work flow and efficiency," he said.

Source : ARRS

 

 

 

 

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