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A Bedside, Single Burr Hole Approach to Multimodality Monitoring in Severe Brain Injury
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2019
A method of recording multimodality monitoring signals in patients with severe brain injuries using a bedside, single burr hole technique is described.
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Hybrid µCT-FMT imaging and image analysis
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2015
We describe a protocol for hybrid imaging, combining fluorescence-mediated tomography (FMT) with micro computed tomography (µCT). After fusion and reconstruction, we perform interactive organ segmentation to extract quantitative measurements of the fluorescence distribution.
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Bedside Ultrasound for Guiding Fluid Removal in Patients with Pulmonary Edema: The Reverse-FALLS Protocol
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2018
We describe an imaging protocol that enables the clinician to visualize, in real-time, the patient's intravascular and extravascular space volumes and set diuresis and fluid removal parameters accordingly for the safe and efficient treatment of pulmonary edema.
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Rapid, Safe, and Simple Manual Bedside Nucleic Acid Extraction for the Detection of Virus in Whole Blood Samples
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2018
Here, we present a protocol for the rapid virus nucleic acid extraction from the virus-inactivated whole blood. The extraction is performed directly in the blood collection tubes and requires no equipment or electricity. The method is not dependent on laboratory facilities and can be used anywhere (e.g., in field hospitals).
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Multiple-mouse Neuroanatomical Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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2011
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an increasingly popular tool for examining the phenotype of genetically altered mice. This article illustrates the methods necessary to achieve high-throughput phenotyping of genetically altered mice using multiple-mouse MRI.
FAQs
Portable systems send a physical signal toward the body and process the returning information into an image. Ultrasound uses sound waves, whereas radiography uses X-rays; other compact systems may use electromagnetic signals. This conversion lets clinicians visualize relevant anatomy at the point of care and receive feedback while evaluating a patient.
Each system contributes information through a different signal type, so the available modality shapes what clinicians can examine at the bedside. In the described medical settings, ultrasound supports assessment of the heart, lungs, abdomen, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal system, while portable radiography and other systems extend bedside diagnostic capability when compact imaging equipment is appropriate.
Immediate feedback can shorten the interval between image acquisition and clinical interpretation. Clinicians may use that information for rapid evaluation, treatment monitoring, or decisions involving a patient who should not be moved to a radiology suite. The value is greatest when timely information can influence ongoing care for a critically ill or mobility-limited patient.
The technique can support assessment across several clinically important regions, including the heart, lungs, abdomen, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal system. This breadth allows bedside imaging to contribute to different types of medical evaluation rather than serving a single organ system. Its role may range from diagnostic assessment to monitoring changes during treatment.
Bedside imaging can provide visual guidance during procedures such as vascular access and fluid drainage. In these situations, the image supplies immediate anatomical information while the procedure is being performed, linking diagnostic visualization with an intervention. This application extends the technique beyond observation and supports procedure-focused care at or near the patient’s location.
It is particularly valuable when transporting a patient to a radiology suite would be difficult or undesirable, including cases involving critical illness or limited mobility. Imaging near the patient reduces the need for relocation while allowing assessment, treatment monitoring, and procedural support. Its portability and immediate feedback therefore address both clinical urgency and logistical constraints.