Diagnostics
Handheld Ultrasound: Technical Review and International Expert Consensus Recommendations
Von Christoph Frank Dietrich, Michael Blaivas, Vito Cantisani und 14 weiteren.
Inhalt auf Englisch
Abstract
Background
Handheld ultrasound (HHUS) is increasingly used in point-of-care imaging because of its portability, accessibility, versatility, and comparatively low cost.
Methods
This structured narrative technical review evaluated current HHUS technology, image quality and functionality, clinical applications, regulatory considerations, and future perspectives using recent literature, comparative studies, technical sources, and previous EFSUMB/WFUMB position papers. A structured SWOT analysis informed draft recommendations, which underwent three rounds of scientific discussion and revision by a 17-member international multidisciplinary expert panel. Each of the seven final recommendations was subsequently voted on separately, with consensus predefined as ≥80% agreement.