Publication Briefs

The authors discuss the need for a current study to test the integrity of commonly utilized ultrasound probe barriers used in clinical practice for transvaginal ultrasound examinations.

The authors describe an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia bacteremia in 4 hospitals across Australia between the dates of March 2017 and May 2017. Eleven patients were infected, predominately in intensive...

The authors describe an outbreak of Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC) in Neonatal Unit and Intensive Care Unit patients in Argentina, between April and July 2013. Charts were reviewed, and microbiological...

In this publication, the authors from the Keck School of Medicine of USC report the process and outcome of a clinical study comparing the use of an in-plane fixed-angle needle...

The authors describe an artifact noted on ultrasound-guided FNA specimens and the artifact was proven to be associated with certain types of ultrasound gel media.

The authors presented a correlation study using Computed Tomography (CT) that compared the differences between using a freehand and needle-guided ultrasound biopsy technique. The purpose was to assess the accuracy...

In this clinical investigation, the authors conduct a study to evaluate the accuracy and safety of electromagnetic needle tracking for use during ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy. Using a 16-gauge eTRAX^™...

To overcome two of the most significant barriers in providing a safe and efficient ultrasound-guided nerve block, a clinician must keep the needle in the image plane and avoid unintentional...

In this publication, the authors report the process and outcome of a clinical study comparing the use of Infiniti^™ needle guide (CIVCO, Kalona, IA) and the free-hand (FH) technique to...

An in vivo swine study was performed to assess the overall targeting accuracy of an ultrasound system with navigation technology, electromagnetic tracking and needle sensor technology embedded within the needle...

Abscess drainage under ultrasound guidance has advantages over using other imaging modalities. Real-time visualization of the area of interest and drain placement can be accomplished within a department or portably...

The authors describe the use of the Infiniti Plus (CIVCO Medical Solutions, Kalona, IA) needle guidance system in the facilitation of spinal anesthesia in patients with challenging anatomy such as...

In this article, the authors conducted a pre-clinical trial using a liver phantom with a corresponding CT dataset to evaluate the performance and time efficiency for performing liver interventions under...

A clinical study approved by the Chiba Medical Center Ethical Committee was performed to test a three-step method designed to overcome pitfalls associated with ultrasound-guided long-axis central vein catheterization (LAX-IP)....

The authors hypothesized the use of an in-plane multi-angle needle guide would assist residents with novice ultrasound skills in performing a phantom simulated nerve block.

The authors conducted the first clinical, prospective, randomized trial of ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation for central venous catheterization with an in-plane multi-angle needle guide (Infiniti Plus, CIVCO, Kalona, IA). This...

Trial participants consisted of 25 anesthesiologists with more than 2 years of clinical experience and/or who received simulation training at the author’s institutions. All participants had received prior simulation-based CVC...

In this phantom study, the authors evaluate accuracy and time required to perform a free-hand electromagnetic needle tracked biopsy using a traditional in-plane and out-of-plane approach compared to standard needle...

The authors compared percutaneous liver biopsy procedures performed using free-hand ultrasound-guidance to those performed using electromagnetic needle tracking (EMT). Thirty percutaneous liver biopsies were performed using conventional free-hand US guida

One of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

One of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

In this feasibility study, the authors evaluate the practicality of fusion imaging between real-time ultrasound (US) and positron emission tomography (PET) data sets for precise localization and treatment of recurrent...

An ultrasound comparison experiment between the freehand and probe-guide technique was performed using a custom gelatin and olive phantom to compare the time and quality of the biopsy sample. The...

Enhancing needle visualization during parasagittal approach in paravertebral block for patients undergoing simple mastectomy using in-plane, multiangle ultrasound needle guidance system.

Thirty anaesthetists with varying levels of experience in performing regional nerve blocks participated in a crossover simulation study approved by the Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee. Utilizing a porcine...

Excerpt: The Cleveland Clinic performed a single-center, randomize, controlled trial to test the use of Infiniti Plus ^™ Needle Guidance System during a femoral nerve catheter placement. The authors concluded...

The authors evaluated the feasibility of ultrasound-guided virtual needle tracking used to perform percutaneous radiofrequency ablations (RFA) in eight patients with heptatocellular carcinoma.

Microbes can remain on endoscopes following reprocessing with high-level disinfectants (HLDs). Factors that can contribute to ineffective endoscope reprocessing include: non-compliance to reprocessing guidelines or facility processes; inadequate device cleaning; using contaminated water for rinsing; remains of insoluble products on devices; insufficient endoscope drying techniques; or HLD chemistry or monitoring issues.

In this article, the authors publish results from a 2019 survey of 1,475 participants, representing a diverse demographic of clinicians who perform ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (UGPIV) insertions. Variabilities between procedures and supplies were analyzed and discussed within different departments and revealed a need for clinical education on guidelines and compliance to promote standardization of supplies for UGPIV procedures.