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Jung, E.M. ; Dinkel, J. ; Verloh, N. ; Brandenstein, M. ; Stroszczynski, C. ; Jung, F. ; Rennert, J.

Wireless point-of-care ultrasound: First experiences with a new generation handheld device

Jung, E.M., Dinkel, J., Verloh, N., Brandenstein, M., Stroszczynski, C., Jung, F. and Rennert, J. (2021) Wireless point-of-care ultrasound: First experiences with a new generation handheld device. Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation 79 (3), pp. 463-474.

Date of publication of this fulltext: 09 Feb 2022 13:17
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DOI to cite this document: 10.5283/epub.51633


Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the diagnostic reliability of a new generation wireless point-of care ultrasound device for abdominal and thoracic findings. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 40 patients (16 females, 24 males 19 - 80 years, on average 56.1 years) were scanned by an experienced examiner using the new wireless Vscan Air device for abdominal and thoracic findings. The probe frequencies were 2-5 MHz (convex ...

AIM: To evaluate the diagnostic reliability of a new generation wireless point-of care ultrasound device for abdominal and thoracic findings. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 40 patients (16 females, 24 males 19 - 80 years, on average 56.1 years) were scanned by an experienced examiner using the new wireless Vscan Air device for abdominal and thoracic findings. The probe frequencies were 2-5 MHz (convex probe) and 3-12 MHz for the linear probe. As a reference standard, all patients were also examined using high-end ultrasound (LOGIQ E9/LOGIQ E10). Results were interpreted independently by two examiners in consensus, also with regard to the image quality (0-4, from not assessable = 0, to excellent 4). RESULTS: In all 40 patients (100%) examination with conventional high-end ultrasound and the Vscan Air ultrasound device was feasible. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value for the diagnosis of abdominal and thoracic findings were 63.3%, 100%, 100%, and 40%, respectively. Most main diagnostic findings were detected using the mobile device compared to the high-end ultrasound. Limitations were found regarding characterization and classification of hepatic and renal tumorous lesions. Image quality revealed mostly minor diagnostic limitations for the mobile device, mean 2.9 (SD +/- 0.300) and was excellent or with only minor diagnostic limitations for conventional high-end ultrasound, mean 3.25 (SD +/- 0.438). CONCLUSION: Due to its easy application and its high diagnostic reliability, point-of-care ultrasound systems of the latest generation represent a valuable imaging method for the primary assessment of abdominal and thoracic findings, especially in patients on intensive care units or in emergency situations.



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Item typeArticle
Journal or Publication TitleClinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation
Publisher:IOS PRESS
Place of Publication:AMSTERDAM
Volume:79
Number of Issue or Book Chapter:3
Page Range:pp. 463-474
Date17 December 2021
InstitutionsMedicine > Lehrstuhl für Röntgendiagnostik
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10.3233/CH-211197DOI
KeywordsBEDSIDE DIAGNOSIS; PLEURAL EFFUSION; TRAUMA FAST; SONOGRAPHY; Point-of-care ultrasound; Vscan Air; high-end ultrasound
Dewey Decimal Classification600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
StatusPublished
RefereedYes, this version has been refereed
Created at the University of RegensburgYes
URN of the UB Regensburgurn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-516336
Item ID51633

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