SonixGPS – the role of operator experience

Tang, Raymond; Sawka, Andrew; Vaghadia, Himat

doi:10.1111/anae.12724

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“…During simulated central venous cannulation, the SonixGPS did not reduce performance time or number of attempts compared with freehand US but it alleviated mental workload . Based on their own observations, this group stated that novices profit most from electromagnetic tracking, particularly during out‐of‐plane approaches .…”

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Improving needle tip identification during ultrasound-guided procedures in anaesthetic practice

et al. 2017

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Ultrasound guidance is becoming standard practice for needle-based interventions in anaesthetic practice, such as vascular access and peripheral nerve blocks. However, difficulties in aligning the needle and the transducer can lead to incorrect identification of the needle tip, possibly damaging structures not visible on the ultrasound screen. Additional techniques specifically developed to aid alignment of needle and probe or identification of the needle tip are now available. In this scoping review, advantages and limitations of the following categories of those solutions are presented: needle guides; alterations to needle or needle tip; three- and four-dimensional ultrasound; magnetism, electromagnetic or GPS systems; optical tracking; augmented (virtual) reality; robotic assistance; and automated (computerised) needle detection. Most evidence originates from phantom studies, case reports and series, with few randomised clinical trials. Improved first-pass success and reduced performance time are the most frequently cited benefits, whereas the need for additional and often expensive hardware is the greatest limitation to widespread adoption. Novice ultrasound users seem to benefit most and great potential lies in education. Future research should focus on reporting relevant clinical parameters to learn which technique will benefit patients most in terms of success and safety.

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Improving needle tip identification during ultrasound-guided procedures in anaesthetic practice

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“…A novel tool has been developed for training and clinical application, utilizing a needle guidance positioning system (GPS) to aid practitioners in developing and applying the skill of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (Tang et al 2014;Tielens et al 2014). The GPS system (SonixGPS, Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, BC, Canada) calculates and displays a needle's position and trajectory, allowing visualization of the needle trajectory during both in and outof-plane techniques.…”

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confidence: 99%