Advances in “Point-of-Care” Ultrasound Imaging and Sensing in Healthcare Professions
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 871
Special Issue Editor
Interests: physiotherapy; manual therapy; neurodynamics; RUSI (rehabilitative ultrasound imaging)
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to collect original scientific articles and reviews on the latest developments regarding the use of "Point-of-care" ultrasound imaging. “Point-of-care” ultrasound is defined as “a form of examination using imaging ultrasound (…) to clarify ambiguities arising during a physical/functional examination and to ensure the appropriate quality and effectiveness of therapy”. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in this form of ultrasound imaging diagnostics among various medical professionals. This is particularly visible in physiotherapy, emergency medical services, but also in other medical professions. "Point-of-care" ultrasound can be used not only to confirm a functional diagnosis, but also in other ways: "Point-of-care" diagnostic ultrasound imaging, as an aid in the functional diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal and others disorders; "Point-of-care" therapeutic ultrasound imaging (as sonofeedback-supporting therapeutic procedures); "Point-of-care" interventional ultrasound imaging (as a support for percutaneous procedures, vascular procedures, intramuscular procedures, intra-articular procedures, dry needling, acupuncture, percutaneous electrolysis, etc.); and "Point-of-care" scientific ultrasound imaging (as a research tool for the objective assessment of the structure and function of muscles and other tissues as well as the effects of therapy used in scientific research). Scientific evidence in the literature supports the growing interest and benefits of using "Point-of-care" ultrasound imging in various medical professions. Future research should aim to expand the application areas of "Point-of-care" ultrasound imaging and demonstrate its applicability in other diseases, the usefulness of which has not yet been assessed.
Prof. Dr. Tomasz Wolny
Guest Editor
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