Burkholderia cenocepacia bacteremia attributed to sterile gel in ultrasound guided central line insertions
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...
Ultrasound Gel Contamination and the Outbreak of Burkholderia cepacian complex in the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit population
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...
Value of Needle-Guidance Technology in Procedures Performed by Radiology Residents
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...
Ultrasound Gel Causes Fine Needle Aspiration Artifact
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.
Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Techniques are Quantified
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...
Advantages of Ultrasound and Needle Tip Tracking Technology Include High Technical Success and 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™...
Case Report Supports Use of Ultrasound Needle Guidance System
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...
Clinical Use of Needle Guides Improves Needle Visibility, Reduces Time and Increases Proceduralist Satisfaction when Performing TAP Block
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...
Combination of Image-Fusion and EM Tracking Provides High Degree of Accuracy in Deep Anatomical Structures
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...
Fusion Imaging and Needle Tracking Techniques Enable Visualization in Drainage of Air-Containing Cavities
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...
Infiniti Plus™ Needle Guide System Improves Needle Visualization During Placement of Spinal Anesthesia
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...
Interventions Assisted by Image Fusion and EM Needle Tracking
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...
Needle Guide Contributes to Overcoming Pitfalls Associated with CVC
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)....
Needle Guide Identifies Needle Tip, Reduces Time for Simulated Block
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.
Needle Guide Improves Needle Visibility and Decreases Access Time During CVC by Improving Needle and US Plane Alignment
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...
Needle Guided Approach Shortens Insertion Time and Improves Success Rate of CVC Placement
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...
Needle Tip Tracking in Liver Biopsy Reduces Time, Increases Accuracy
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 guidance...
Percutaneous Renal Biopsy using Needle Guide Technique Decreases Post-Biopsy Complications and Improves Tissue Sample Yield
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...
Percutaneous RFA of Benign Thyroid Nodules Aided by VirtuTRAX™
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...
Real-Time Fusion Imaging Proves Successful in Liver Interventions
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...
Significant Time Savings Achieved Using an US Needle Guide
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...
Study Statistically Documents Better Needle Visibility, Less Needle Passes, in Less Time Using Needle Guidance System
Enhancing needle visualization during parasagittal approach in paravertebral block for patients undergoing simple mastectomy using in-plane, multiangle ultrasound needle guidance system.
Study Supports Use of Variable Angle Needle Guidance in Nerve Block
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...
Use of Needle Guide Reduces Time to Perform Femoral Nerve Catheter Placement
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...
Virtual Needle Tracking Helps Accuracy and Efficiency of Liver RFA
The authors evaluated the feasibility of ultrasound-guided virtual needle tracking used to perform percutaneous radiofrequency ablations (RFA) in eight patients with heptatocellular carcinoma.