Information About Radiology
Category Cardiology Point of Care Typical Use Perform bedside cardiac ultrasound for rapid assessment. Description A compact ultrasound system with cardiac presets used at the bedside to evaluate ventricular function, pericardial effusion, and gross valvular abnormalities, enabling rapid triage and guiding immediate management decisions in emergency and critical care settings.
Category Pediatric Airway Management Typical Use Visualize pediatric vocal cords for age appropriate intubation. Description Laryngoscope blades and handles sized for infants and children, including straight Miller and curved Macintosh options, designed to accommodate pediatric airway anatomy and facilitate safe endotracheal tube placement during anesthesia and emergency care. Pediatric laryngoscopy requires appropriate blade selection, gentle … Read more
Category Radiation Safety Monitoring Typical Use Measure cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Description A wearable badge or electronic dosimeter that records ionizing radiation exposure over time to ensure compliance with safety limits and to inform work practices and shielding needs for staff in radiology and interventional suites.
Category Diagnostic Imaging Typical Use Point of care imaging for organs, vessels, and procedures. Description Handheld or cart based ultrasound devices that provide real time imaging at the bedside for focused assessments such as FAST exams in trauma, vascular access guidance, cardiac function evaluation, and procedural guidance for biopsies or drainage. Portable ultrasound enhances rapid … Read more
Category Obstetrics Point of Care Typical Use Assess fetal heart activity, position, and basic anatomy at bedside. Description A compact ultrasound device with obstetric presets used in clinics and emergency settings to confirm fetal viability, estimate gestational age, and evaluate fetal presentation and amniotic fluid volume with rapid bedside imaging.
Category Drug Delivery Pediatrics Typical Use Deliver precise small volume infusions for neonates and children. Description A syringe driven infusion device with pediatric dosing limits and safety features to administer vasoactive drugs, analgesics, and parenteral nutrition at microflow rates with high accuracy and alarmed occlusion detection.
Category Cutting Typical Use Make precise surgical incisions. Description A handheld surgical knife with disposable blades available in various shapes and sizes used to make controlled incisions through skin and soft tissue during operative procedures. Scalpel technique emphasizes steady hand control, appropriate blade selection, and awareness of underlying anatomy to minimize tissue trauma and bleeding. … Read more
Category Orthopedic General Surgery Typical Use Excise bone or tough tissue during debridement and exposure. Description A heavy duty, scissor like instrument with strong jaws used to bite and remove bone, cartilage, or fibrous tissue during orthopedic, oral, and neurosurgical procedures; rongeurs come in various tip shapes and sizes to match anatomic needs and provide … Read more
Category Laboratory Typical Use Count cells in fluid samples. Description A specialized glass slide with a calibrated grid used for manual counting of cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets in fluid samples when automated counters are unavailable or for validation purposes. Hemocytometer counting requires dilution, staining, and careful microscopic technique … Read more
Category Diagnostic Monitoring Typical Use Long term subcutaneous rhythm monitoring for unexplained syncope or cryptogenic stroke. Description A small, subcutaneously implanted device that continuously records cardiac rhythm for months to years and automatically or patient activatedly stores episodes of arrhythmia for later retrieval, offering high diagnostic yield for unexplained syncope, cryptogenic stroke, or infrequent palpitations. … Read more