Morecambe Bay area hospitals add portable ultrasound system to assist rheumatology imaging

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary has added a portable ultrasound system to the medical imaging capabilities at Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.

Through the utilisation of charitable funds, the infirmary has acquired a MyLab Omega ExP from Esaote, which will be utilised across all three hospitals.

Recognising the importance of seamless healthcare delivery and the necessity for flexible diagnostic tools, a portable solution was required that could cater to the diverse patient populations served by the hospitals.

“I am thrilled to announce the procurement of Esaote’s new MyLab Omega ExP that will serve Westmorland General Hospital, Furness General Hospital and our wider community,” said consultant rheumatologist Dr Marwan Bukhari. “This investment reflects our commitment to providing high quality healthcare services and leveraging innovative technologies to benefit our patients.”

Leveraging the sensitivity of power Doppler technology, Dr Bukhari aims to elevate the standard of care for patients with rheumatologic conditions affecting the hands, wrists, knees, feet and shoulders. “I am particularly impressed by the sensitivity of power Doppler technology,” said Dr Bukhari. “Its ability to detect subtle changes in vascular flow is instrumental in evaluating inflammatory activity and guiding treatment decisions.”

MyLab Omega ExP enables healthcare professionals to conduct on-the-spot diagnostics, facilitating timely interventions and improving patient outcomes, says Esaote.

Picture: Consultant rheumatologist Dr Marwan Bukhari.

Published on page 19 of the June 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.