Abstract: An ultrasound probe and a ultrasound system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the ultrasound system includes a bite block configured to, during a transesophageal insertion of the probe cable starting from the distal end, guard the probe cable from a bite and prevent anteflexion and retroflexion movement of the transducer until a predetermined length of the probe cable is inserted.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide an ultrasound scanner with a display interface are described. An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner having an interface configured to display a visual representation, and a first transceiver configured to communicate over a communication link. The ultrasound system includes a display device having a reader configured to read the visual representation displayed by the ultrasound scanner, and a second transceiver configured to, responsive to the reader reading the visual representation, initiate communication with the first transceiver of the ultrasound scanner over the communication link to pair the ultrasound scanner and the display device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a combination ocular ultrasound and ophthalmoscope are described. In some implementations, a combination ocular ultrasound and ophthalmoscope device generates first ultrasound data from an ultrasound scan of an eye of a user using a first ultrasound scanner and generates optical data from an optical scan of the eye of the user using an optical sensor. The device generates an ultrasound image from the first ultrasound data and an optical image from the optical data. A hybrid image can be generated by the device from the first ultrasound data and the optical data, the hybrid image generated through the use of a machine-learned model. The combination ocular ultrasound and ophthalmoscope device can increase diagnosis confidence, injury identification, and patient comfort and experience in comparison to conventional, disconnected ultrasound and ophthalmoscope devices and systems.

Abstract: Examples herein include methods, systems, and computer program products for utilizing neural networks in ultrasound systems. The methods include processor(s) of a computing device identifying a neural network for implementation on the computing device to generate, based on ultrasound data, inferences and confidence levels for the inferences, the computing device being communicatively coupled via a computing network to an ultrasound machine configured to generate the ultrasound data. The processor(s) implements the neural network on the computing device, including configuring the neural network to generate an inference and a confidence level for at least one image of the images. The processor(s) obtains the ultrasound data including images from the ultrasound machine. The processor(s) determines, for the at least one image, an accuracy of the inference and the confidence level. The processor(s) automatically reconfigures the neural network to increase the accuracy based on the determining the accuracy.

Abstract: An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner configured to transmit ultrasound at a patient anatomy and generate ultrasound data as part of an ultrasound examination. The ultrasound system also includes an ultrasound machine configured to generate, based on the ultrasound data, an ultrasound image. The ultrasound system also includes a processor system implemented to determine features selected from the group consisting of regional features, patient features, clinician features, and ultrasound examination feature. The processor system is implemented to generate, based on the ultrasound image and the features, a patient recommendation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtual sonography team are described. An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner that is configured to generate ultrasound data based on reflections of ultrasound signals transmitted by the ultrasound scanner and communicate the ultrasound data over a communication network to at least one display device and an archiver. An ultrasound machine is coupled to the ultrasound scanner and is configured to determine examination data for the ultrasound examination and communicate the examination data to the archiver over the communication network. The display device is configured to generate an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data as part of an ultrasound examination and communicate the ultrasound image to the archiver for aggregation with the examination data into a patient record of the ultrasound examination.

Abstract: Examples herein include methods, systems, and computer program products for utilizing neural networks in ultrasound systems. The methods include processor(s) of a computing device identifying a neural network for implementation on the computing device to generate, based on ultrasound data, inferences and confidence levels for the inferences, the computing device being communicatively coupled via a computing network to an ultrasound machine configured to generate the ultrasound data. The processor(s) implements the neural network on the computing device, including configuring the neural network to generate an inference and a confidence level for at least one image of the images. The processor(s) obtains the ultrasound data including images from the ultrasound machine. The processor(s) determines, for the at least one image, an accuracy of the inference and the confidence level. The processor(s) automatically reconfigures the neural network to increase the accuracy based on the determining the accuracy.

Abstract: Embodiments of ultrasound utility station and methods for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a status of the ultrasound machine that indicates a location of the ultrasound machine and an amount of charge of a battery of the ultrasound machine, and displaying an additional status that indicates an additional location of the ultrasound utility station and one or more available ultrasound probes on the ultrasound utility station. After receiving a selection of an ultrasound probe of the available ultrasound probes and a user input that determines a schedule for said configuring the ultrasound machine, the method instructs the ultrasound utility station to charge the battery of the ultrasound machine and provide the ultrasound probe for transfer to the ultrasound machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a dynamic scroll mode are described. In some embodiments, an ultrasound system includes a display device that is configured to simultaneously display an ultrasound image and an additional image. The ultrasound system includes a processor system that is configured to cause the display device to change the simultaneous display so that one of the ultrasound image and the additional image increases in size by an amount and the other of the ultrasound image and the additional image decreases in size by an additional amount that is based on the amount.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying data based on machine-reading of an ultrasound device are described. In some embodiments, an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound device having a machine-readable indicator and a reader device configured to read information from the machine-readable indicator. The ultrasound system also includes a display device configured to display device information about the ultrasound device based on the information read from the machine-readable indicator.

Abstract: Ultrasound systems for displaying visual representations of ultrasound transducers and methods for doing the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound probe including a probe body and a transducer assembly coupled to the probe body. The ultrasound probe is configured to cause a movement of the transducer assembly based on a setting made with the probe body. The ultrasound system also includes a display device that is configured to display a visual representation of the transducer assembly that indicates at least one angle resulting from the movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtual sonography team are described. An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner that is configured to generate ultrasound data based on reflections of ultrasound signals transmitted by the ultrasound scanner and communicate the ultrasound data over a communication network to at least one display device and an archiver. An ultrasound machine is coupled to the ultrasound scanner and is configured to determine examination data for the ultrasound examination and communicate the examination data to the archiver over the communication network. The display device is configured to generate an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data as part of an ultrasound examination and communicate the ultrasound image to the archiver for aggregation with the examination data into a patient record of the ultrasound examination.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide an ultrasound scanner that supports handset wireless network connectivity are described. An ultrasound scanner includes a transducer system that generates, as part of an ultrasound examination, ultrasound data based on reflections of ultrasound signals transmitted by the transducer system. The ultrasound scanner includes a first transceiver that communicates, over a first communication link, the ultrasound data to a display device that displays an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data. The ultrasound scanner includes one or more additional transceivers that communicate, over a one or more additional communication links and simultaneously with the first transceiver communicating the ultrasound data over the first communication link, the ultrasound data through an access point of a care facility administering the ultrasound examination.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically adjusting settings according to an position and/or orientation of one or more interfaces. The ultrasound imaging systems can include a probe configured to send and receive ultrasound signals for performing a medical exam, a medical procedure, or both; and a processor configured to: select a diagnostics mode or a procedural mode based on an operating orientation of the ultrasound imaging system or a portion thereof, and adjust one or more settings of the imaging system according to the selected diagnostics mode or the selected procedural mode.

Abstract: A wearable ultrasound device and method for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the wearable ultrasound device includes an ultrasound transducer configured to transmit ultrasound signals and receive reflected ultrasound based on the ultrasound signals and a fastener configured to secure the wearable ultrasound device proximate to a procedure site. The wearable ultrasound device can also include a processor configured to generate, based on the reflected ultrasound, patient data and a display device implemented to display a visual representation of the patient data.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide an ultrasound scanner that supports handset wireless network connectivity are described. An ultrasound scanner includes a transducer system that generates, as part of an ultrasound examination, ultrasound data based on reflections of ultrasound signals transmitted by the transducer system. The ultrasound scanner includes a first transceiver that communicates, over a first communication link, the ultrasound data to a display device that displays an ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data. The ultrasound scanner includes one or more additional transceivers that communicate, over a one or more additional communication links and simultaneously with the first transceiver communicating the ultrasound data over the first communication link, the ultrasound data through an access point of a care facility administering the ultrasound examination.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated reporting in Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS) workflows are described. In some embodiments, an ultrasound reporting system includes a memory configured to maintain a mapping of system events to worksheet answers. A processor system is coupled to the memory and is configured to implement a reporting application at least partially in hardware. The reporting application is implemented to determine, during an ultrasound examination, an occurrence of a system event of the system events. The reporting application is also implemented to determine, based on the mapping, a worksheet answer of the worksheet answers that is mapped to the system event. The reporting application is also implemented to populate, during the ultrasound examination and responsive to the determination of the occurrence of the system event, a medical worksheet with the worksheet answer.

Abstract: Embodiments of ultrasound utility station and methods for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a status of the ultrasound machine that indicates a location of the ultrasound machine and an amount of charge of a battery of the ultrasound machine, and displaying an additional status that indicates an additional location of the ultrasound utility station and one or more available ultrasound probes on the ultrasound utility station. After receiving a selection of an ultrasound probe of the available ultrasound probes and a user input that determines a schedule for said configuring the ultrasound machine, the method instructs the ultrasound utility station to charge the battery of the ultrasound machine and provide the ultrasound probe for transfer to the ultrasound machine.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, methods, and apparatus, for coordinating scanners in an ultrasound cart. An ultrasound system can include an ultrasound cart having a scanner holder configured to hold ultrasound scanners, a display device configured to display a visual representation of the scanner holder, and at least one of the ultrasound scanners. The visual representation can be implemented to identify locations of the ultrasound scanners on the scanner holder. The ultrasound scanners can be configured to indicate, while being held in the scanner holder, that one ultrasound scanner of the ultrasound scanners is to be selected for an ultrasound examination. The ultrasound scanner can also be configured to implement a first ultrasound imaging mode when a display device is attached to the ultrasound cart, and a second ultrasound imaging mode and not the first ultrasound imaging mode when the display device is removed from the ultrasound cart.