Comparison of 6 handheld ultrasound devices by point-of-care ultrasound experts: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an essential bedside tool for clinicians, but lack of access to ultrasound equipment has been a top barrier to POCUS use. Recently, several handheld ultrasound devices ("handhelds") have become available, and clinicians are seeking data to guide purchasing decisions. Few comparative studies of different handhelds have been done. We conducted a cross-sectional study comparing 6 handhelds readily available in the United States (Butterfly iQ + ^™ by Butterfly Network Inc.; Clarius^™ by Clarius Mobile Health; Kosmos^™ by EchoNous; TE Air^™ by Mindray; Vscan Air^™ SL and CL by General Electric; and Lumify^™ by Philips Healthcare). A multi-specialty group of physician PO

SUBMITTER: Perez-Sanchez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11447175 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature