Critical Advances for Democratizing Ultrasound Diagnostics in Human and Veterinary Medicine.
Annu Rev Biomed Eng
; 26(1): 49-65, 2024 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38166185
ABSTRACT
The democratization of ultrasound imaging refers to the process of making ultrasound technology more accessible. Traditionally, ultrasound imaging has been predominately used in specialized medical facilities by trained professionals. Advancements in technology and changes in the health-care landscape have inspired efforts to broaden the availability of ultrasound imaging to various settings such as remote and resource-limited areas. In this review, we highlight several key factors that have contributed to the ongoing democratization of ultrasound imaging, including portable and handheld devices, recent advancements in technology, and training and education. Examples of diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) imaging used in emergency and critical care, gastroenterology, musculoskeletal applications, and other practices are provided for both human and veterinary medicine. Open challenges and the future of POCUS imaging are presented, including the emerging role of artificial intelligence in technology development.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Veterinary Medicine
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Ultrasonography
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Point-of-Care Systems
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Annu Rev Biomed Eng
Journal subject:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States