The Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices – An EFSUMB Position Paper
2019
The miniaturization of
ultrasoundequipment in the form of tablet- or smartphone-sized
ultrasoundequipment is a result of the rapid evolution of technology and handheld
ultrasounddevices (HHUSD). This
position paperof the European Federation of Societies in
Ultrasoundand Medicine (EFSUMB) assesses the current status of HHUSD in abdominal
ultrasound, pediatric
ultrasound, targeted echocardiography and
heart ultrasound, and we will report position comments on the most common clinical applications. Also included is a SWOT (Strength – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats) analysis, the use for handheld devices for medical students, educational & training aspects, documentation, storage and safety considerations.
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