Revista OMICS de Radiologia

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Military Influence and Novel Utilization Strategies of Ultrasound Technology

Jerrod Betts and Allen Betts

Ultrasound (U/S) technology has advanced from large, wall-mounted systems to pocket-sized devices that provide high-quality image resolution. Through several innovations, u/s systems were optimized for military medical use in the 1980s. Due to utility in point-of-care, lack of ionizing radiation, and expansion of computer technology, point-of-care u/s (POCUS) was rapidly introduced in trauma, emergency department, and out-of-hospital settings. Military deployment environments are one of these out-of-hospitals settings, and other imaging modalities are not feasible in these conditions. In this article, how the military has influenced and utilized u/s technology will be discussed.