Critical Advances for Democratizing Ultrasound Diagnostics in Human and Veterinary Medicine

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 landsca...

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Published in:Annual review of biomedical engineering 2024-07, Vol.26 (1), p.49-65
Main Authors: Kaffas, Ahmed El, Vo-Phamhi, Jenny M, Griffin, John F, Hoyt, Kenneth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Artificial Intelligence
diagnostic imaging
global health
Humans
Point-of-Care Systems
point-of-care ultrasound
Ultrasonography - instrumentation
Ultrasonography - methods
ultrasound
Veterinary Medicine - methods
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1523-9829
1545-4274
1545-4274
DOI:10.1146/annurev-bioeng-110222-095229