Ultrasound guidance improve accuarcy of epidurals
SonoSite’s X-Porte helps Dr Abraham Ssenoga to administer epidurals under ultrasound guidance.
Anaesthetists at Liverpool Women’s Hospital are using ultrasound guidance to help administer epidurals.
The hospital purchased a SonoSite X-Porte point-of-care system last year to use for ultrasound-guided epidurals. Consultant anaesthetist Dr Abraham Ssenoga explained: “Its large screen appealed to us and, with no buttons to trap dust, the system is easy to keep clean. The touch screen operation is especially popular with younger staff, who are used to smartphone and tablet technology, and the image quality is excellent.
“A particular advantage is the capability to change the mode according to the size of the patient, making it easier to obtain a clear image and measure depth accurately, enabling the correct needle length to be selected first time.”
See the full report on page 11 of the June 2017 issue of RAD Magazine.
