What Researchers Did
Researchers tested the safety and functionality of four different laptop-style point-of-care ultrasound machines inside a multiplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber at various pressures.
What They Found
All four tested machines (Sonosite 180, Sonosite Micromaxx, Sonosite Edge II, and Mindray M9) functioned well at all depths and pressures, with no fires, sparks, or high surface temperatures recorded. The machines successfully completed full imaging sequences, verifying the reliability of ultrasound images obtained from a human subject at different pressures within the chamber.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
The study tested a limited number of specific POCUS machines and did not evaluate their long-term durability or performance under repeated hyperbaric exposures.