Anaesthesiology seminar shows way forward

Leading anaesthesiology experts and doctors gathered at VSA's seminar to update on the newest medical practices

On this occasion, JVC partnered up with Fujifilm to introduce the SonoSite portable ultrasound technology.

The seminar attracted the attendance of a great number of experts and doctors from VSA, Vietnamese Society of Emergency Medicine, Viet Duc Hospital’s Centre for Anaesthesiology and Surgical Recovery, and representatives from the Departments of Health and hospitals. Especially, Prof. Dr Nguyen Quoc Kinh (Vice President of VSA) and Dr Hung Nguyen (Department of Anaesthesia - Emergency, Sister of Mercy Hospital, Austria) delivered useful presentations about updates on ultrasound applications in anaesthesia and intensive care.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique commonly used in medical diagnosis that uses ultrasound (high frequency sound waves) to reflect the internal structure of the body. It is one of the most popular imaging methods in Vietnam and around the world, granting clinicians with objective vision, and thus giving out accurate diagnoses.

Dr Hung Nguyen from Sister of Mercy Hospital, Austria, speaking at the seminar

"Ultrasound is one of the most important methods that allows physicians to visualise the internal organs of the body, which is especially important for emergencies and location determination in anaesthesia, leading to more accurate diagnoses as well better anaesthesia performance to avoid possible errors. We believe that with updated knowledge and advanced technologies, ultrasound applications will further assist doctors in the implementation of their expertise," said Dr Hung Nguyen.

In the seminar, Fujifilm also officially introduced the SonoSite handheld ultrasound machine through JVC, the official distributor in Vietnam. This compact, handy ultrasound machine is equipped with Fujifilm’s most advanced technologies for sharp and accurate diagnostic images. Four SonoSite models were introduced at the seminar.

SonoSite M-Turbo is Fujifilm’s globally-known ultrasound machine. It delivers striking, high-resolution image quality at every picture element and clear tissue delineation which allows clinicians to visualize detailed structures, vessels, and pathology. It is also a versatile ultrasonic system for the application of abdominal, nerve, vascular, cardiac, venous access, pelvic, and superficial imaging.

SonoSiteEgle IIfeatures DirectClear Technology, a novel, patent-pending process that is available on select transducers. DirectClear elevates transducer performance by increasing penetration and contrast resolution. This contributes to an unsurpassed imaging experience for the bedside clinician. Edge II features a reinforced probe with a steel cover and a wide-angle monitor coated with an anti-reflection layer for minimising image alteration at different angles.

SonoSite SII, like SonoSiteEgle II, features DirectClear Technology, which elevates probe efficiency by increasing the penetration of the probe and the image contrast. Additionally, it is equipped with a touch screen user interface with a clinician-driven menu and other functions to drive performance optimisation.

SonoSite iViz is superlight and was specially designed for one-handed operation. The 7’ high resolution screen, easy-to-use interface, and multitasking probe, among other features, help deliver more accurate assessments. Particularly, thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integration, iViz allows users to diagnose by means of remote medical solutions based on a cloud computing platform, seamlessly access patient information, and send reports to the electronic medical record (EMR).

Dr Cong Quyet Thang, Chairman of VSA, stressed the benefits of ultrasonography

Speaking at the seminar, Prof. Dr Cong Quyet Thang, chairman of VSA, emphasised the importance of ultrasonography in anaesthesia and intensive care: "Thanks to advanced ultrasound applications, physicians will be better supported in anaesthesia and intensive care, which help patients get the appropriate treatment and reduce risks that may occur during the treatment process. The workshop, with useful updated information, will positively contribute to raising awareness about ultrasound applications supporting the early diagnosis of diseases, and allowing patients to access better healthcare services.”

Dr Ngo Thanh Son, general director of JVC, called on participants to strengthen information exchange

Advocating the idea of ​​updating information on ultrasound applications on anaesthesia and intensive care, Ngo Thanh Son, general director of JVC, said, "Global medicine is continuously developing with the most advanced technology invented. As an enterprise which is always oriented to community activities, we always endeavour to bring the best products and services to contribute to the improvement of healthcare and living standard of Vietnamese people.”

Participants were offered the newest information on ultrasonography and anaesthesiology practices and were introduced to the newest SonoSite ultrasound models

JVC was established on September 27, 2001. After 15 years of construction and development, JVC has supplied and installed thousands of modern medical systems, especially ones used in imaging diagnostics, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, Computed Tomography System, X-ray System, X-ray digitisation system, and ultrasound system. The company also provides the best technical services to ensure the stable operation of the above systems for the purposes of supporting hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in providing advanced medical services for patients.