Portable ultrasound for brain injuries could save soldiers and civilians
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#1HS8T)
Laptop-sized device can be used to spot hidden brain injuries or bleeding and allow speedy emergency interventions to reduce long-term damage
A portable ultrasound system that can detect bleeding in the brain could help save the lives of soldiers on the battlefield and people living in remote communities far from well-equipped hospitals.
Researchers in Scotland have created software for existing ultrasound scanners that allows the devices to be used by medics with no formal training in diagnosing brain injuries.