The symptoms of WRMSD are well documented in the literature and the workplace. The dramatic increase in reported symptoms in recent years is multifaceted. Increased workload per  staff member due to changes in the health care environment (downsizing), in concert with the aging of the sonographer population and lack of proper equipment appear to figure [...]

The Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography’ has since been adopted and promoted by sonographer societies around the world.(1) In 2004, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed a formal alliance with the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) in an effort to reduce and prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders [...]

Hypotension

Cardiac ultrasound labs performing dobutamine stress echocardiography are well aware of the frequency with which patients undergoing this procedure experience a potentially dangerous drop in their blood pressure. The 15° Trendelenburg angle provides a quick recovery position to restore blood pressure without the need for drugs to reverse the condition. This position also provides time [...]

Dyspnea

Patient demographics including large populations with COPD and CHF may require the Fowler positioning option that is featured on the EchoBed®.   Easily adjusting the degree of upper torso elevation assures increased patient comfort and cooperation, which reduces exam time for increased throughput.

Bariatric Patients

Bariatric patients represent a special challenge to the medical community across our country. Continuity of care is not optional; healthcare facilities must be able to accommodate every patient in today’s environment. The EchoBed® offers the highest weight limit available – 1,250 lbs – and our UL and FDA listing guarantee that patients are on [...]

The American Society of Echocardiography Standards Committee recommends the steep left lateral recumbent position when obtaining apical views.(1) The imaging drop section of the EchoBed® facilitates rapid, reproducible, and easily maintained patient positioning for apical imaging.  Combined with the SafeTwedge™ the EchoBed® raises the torso to maximize the intercostal space for transducer access.  The large [...]

Helping Cardiac Sonographers Obtain Better Images, Faster and More Safely
Protecting sonographers from repetitive strain and muskuloskeletal injury is critical.  Recent studies have revealed that 90% of sonographers are scanning in pain and 20% of those sonographers eventually experience a career-ending injury. This not only effects the sonographer but could cost employers millions of dollars each [...]