What is point-of-care ultrasound and where is it used?

Point-of-care (POC) ultrasound is an imaging modality that allows clinicians to evaluate a patient's medical status at the critical moment, right where care is being delivered. It is used in emergency departments, critical care, image-guided procedures, and other settings where speed and portability are essential.

What point-of-care equipment does Global Médica offer?

Global Médica offers the GE HealthCare Venue system, an ultrasound designed for simple, fast, and precise image acquisition at the point of care. It features the NextGen LOGIQ-e imaging engine, procedure-specific transducers for image-guided work, transducer-mounted console control, and an enhanced-security Windows 10 operating platform.

How does the Venue system improve workflow in critical care settings?

The Venue allows clinicians to control the console from the transducer, potentially eliminating the need for a second person during procedures. Anatomy-specific presets and the ability to display only required functions let the clinician focus on the patient rather than the control panel, improving productivity in high-demand environments.

Is the Venue system suitable for image-guided procedures like aspirations or nerve blocks?

The Venue includes point-of-care-specific software and transducers that facilitate real-time needle visualization, enabling rapid blocks or aspirations even in more complex patients. Its compact and durable design makes it easy to move between care areas within the hospital.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Point of Care ultrasound with Venue and LOGIQ-e for fast, accurate, and portable diagnosis in critical care settings.

Venue™

The main POCUS ultrasound solution on a mobile cart with an intuitive 19-inch touchscreen.

Venue™ Go

Portable POCUS flexibility that adapts to a mobile cart, table stand or wall mount.

Vscan Air™ CL

Wireless pocket ultrasound with dual probe (curved and linear) for comprehensive clinical assessment.

Vscan Air™ SL

Wireless pocket ultrasound with dual probe (phased and linear) specialized in cardiology and vascular.

LOGIQ™ e R9

Console-level ultrasound performance in a portable format for regional anesthesia, emergency medicine and rheumatology.