Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC - Cardiff, Wales-based artificial intelligence ultrasound software firm - Launches an updated version of its real-time simulation tool NeedleTrainer, which makes ultrasound-guided needle training more accessible to medical professionals. Says latest generation incorporates a wireless, handheld ultrasound probe called GE Vscan Air that makes the system portable, whereas it was previously only available to users with an existing compatible ultrasound system.

NeedleTrainer uses retractable needle to simulate needling non-invasively on a live participant, designed to develop the needle-probe co-ordination skills required for safe ultrasound guided interventional procedures. ‘This enables trainees to develop hand-eye coordination, optimum positioning, and accuracy in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures in a simulated clinical environment without delaying patient care or risking patient safety,’ IUG adds.

Chief Technology Officer Nicolas Sleep says: ‘Still a ’first in kind’ platform, NeedleTrainer 2 is the latest development in IUG’s vision to make ultrasound simpler to use and easier to learn. We’re pleased to extend our partnership with GE Healthcare by incorporating the Vscan Air into our system, which makes this technology portable and available to any medical education programme which teaches ultrasound-guided needling.’

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