Today, we are excited to bring to market three new procedural applications for the bkSpecto ultrasound system. With this release, we’re bringing more than 40 years of specialized ultrasound guidance expertise in intraoperative procedures to anesthesia, musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopedic, and gynecology procedures.
Anesthesia, Musculoskeletal, and Women’s Health Ultrasound Procedures Now Available for bkSpecto
Topics: Musculoskeletal, Reproductive Medicine, Anesthesiology
A Demonstration of Ultrasound-Guided Identification of Airway Structures Essential for the Establishment of a Surgical Airway
Dr. Robin Lundén and Dr. Ola Borgquist are anesthesiologists/ICU-physicians at Skåne University Hospital in Sweden. In this video, they demonstrate the benefits of real-time ultrasound guidance in visualizing the detailed anatomical structures of the trachea prior to the establishment of a surgical airway.
Topics: Anesthesiology
Ultrasound-Guidance for Nerve Blocks in Pediatrics
Dr. Karen Boretsky is director of the Perioperative Regional Anesthesia Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and a lecturer in Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School. She is also a valued BK Ultrasound key opinion leader, and has recently shared her expertise in the development of a forthcoming, small-footprint pediatric transducer.
Topics: Anesthesiology
This article, an excerpt from our eBook “Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia” by Dr. Brandon Winchester, co-founder of blockjocks.com, discusses the approaches and anatomy of an ultrasound-guided axillary block.
Topics: Anesthesiology
Introducing the bk3500 Ultrasound System for Regional Anesthesia
Dr. Hereford discusses how the bk3500 point of care ultrasound system helps him address some of the challenges he faces as an anesthesiologist. You may have found yourself in a situation similar to the one described below.
Topics: Anesthesiology
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia [Free eBook]
Anesthesiologists have only been incorporating ultrasound guidance for regional anesthesia into their practice for about 10 years. Using ultrasound allows clinicians to visualize their needle and target structures with confidence, while also avoiding structures in the needle’s path, potentially decreasing complications.
Topics: Anesthesiology
Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Catheter Placement
Dr. Brandon Winchester demonstrates an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular catheter for post-operative pain control after an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a hand fracture. The video is filmed at the Andrews Institute in Florida.
Topics: Anesthesiology
In this "Blockjocks" video from the Andrews Institute, Dr. Brandon Winchester demonstrates an ultrasound guided tap block for an inguinal hernia surgery. Dr. Winchester identifies relevant anatomy on ultrasound, starting at 3:15:
Topics: Anesthesiology
Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
In this "Blockjocks" video from the Andrews Institute, Dr. Brandon Winchester demonstrates an ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus nerve block for a distal biceps tendon repair and carpal tunnel repair. Video highlights include:
Topics: Anesthesiology