Critical Care


Miniaturized, Portable Ultrasound Provides Rapid Diagnosis and Procedures at Patient's Bedside
A new miniaturized ultrasound system is portable, allowing physicians to quickly perform rapid diagnostics and needle-guided procedures at a patient's bedside, providing real-time results. More...19 Oct 2009

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