Skip Header
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This is a third-party news feed and may not reflect Fidelity’s views.

Intelligent Ultrasound unveils portable 'NeedleTrainer Plus'

(Sharecast News) - Intelligent Ultrasound announced a new product on Friday, the portable 'NeedleTrainer Plus' ultrasound-guided needling training simulator, catering to the demands of military field-based hospitals and clinical networks in remote areas. The AIM-traded firm said the system, encased in a durable pelicase, comes equipped with a GE HealthCare Vscan handheld ultrasound device, offering flexibility and accessibility in training scenarios.

It said the NeedleTrainer employs a retractable needle and virtual image overlays to replicate needling procedures on live volunteers, facilitated by real-time ultrasound scans.

The setup would enable trainees to hone their hand-eye coordination, positioning, and precision in ultrasound-guided interventional techniques within a lifelike clinical environment, minimising inherent risks associated with practical training.

This release supplemented Intelligent Ultrasound's expanding portfolio, including the 'ScanNav Anatomy Peripheral Nerve Block', an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool aiding healthcare professionals in identifying and annotating anatomy within live ultrasound images.

Particularly tailored for ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and analgesia, the technology automatically highlights pertinent anatomy related to common peripheral nerve blocks.

Intelligent Ultrasound explained that ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block injections had gained traction for postoperative and trauma-related pain management.

Recent findings published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia revealed a 40.4% relative increase in the use of peripheral nerve blocks in trauma cases with the availability of ScanNav Anatomy PNB, indicating enhanced clinical practice without compromising quality of care.

"We hope this new version of NeedleTrainer will support clinicians in more remote areas and help to open up additional markets for our simulators and AI software in the US, UK and through our resellers around the world as we continue to grow our classroom-to-clinic business," said chief executive officer Stuart Gall.

At 1152 GMT, shares in Intelligent Ultrasound Group were up 2.86% at 9p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

Share this article

Related Sharecast Articles

BHP deploys team to SA to woo officials over Anglo deal - report
(Sharecast News) - BHP has reportedly deployed a team of senior executives to South Africa as it ramps up efforts to win over government officials, regulators and local shareholders, all of whom could yet determine the outcome of its proposed tie-up with rival Anglo American.
Hugo Boss shares tank as APAC sales miss forecasts
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Hugo Boss tanked on Thursday despite first-quarter results beating forecasts, as the German fashion group reported falling sales in the key market of China.
Maersk lifts profit guidance, expects Red Sea disruption to continue
(Sharecast News) - Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P. Møller - Mærsk has lifted its 2024 profit guidance, saying that Red Sea disruptions are likely to continue for the rest of the year.
ING to return €2.5bn to shareholders
(Sharecast News) - Dutch lender ING Groep said on Thursday that it will return €2.5bn to shareholders following a "very strong" first quarter.

Important information: This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Award-winning online share dealing

Search, compare and select from thousands of shares.

Expert insights into investing your money

Our team of experts explore the world of share dealing.