COVID and Machine Decontamination

We’re (obviously) pro-ultrasound when it comes to diagnostic work-ups.  This is especially true when you consider the overwhelming COVID pandemic. When using POCUS to evaluate your patients, you definitely don’t want the machines to be a potential source of infection for your next patient.  In this podcast, Mike and Jacob discuss their thoughts on how to adequately safeguard your machine and your patients amid this pandemic.

Castlefest has officially been moved to the November 9-13th.  Check it out here

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Below is one way to safely use your ultrasound machine in COVID and suspected COVID pts via 5 Minute Sono:

Here are some examples of a hand-held machines completely enveloped in a sterile transducer sheath.

The below pictures of a Butterfly IQ device and iPad/iPhone in a sterile sheath is courtesy of Peter Weimersheimer (@VTEMSONO)

Butterfly IQ with probe sheath cover

Butterfly IQ with probe sheath cover

Butterfly IQ with probe sheath cover

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