Point-Of-Care Ultrasounds

The latest ultrasound technology is advancing healthcare

In healthcare, the latest in medical tools and technology are indispensable for the very best diagnoses, treatment and patient care.

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is in urgent need of $470,000 to purchase 5 ultrasound units that will impact patients of all ages.

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Point-Of-Care Ultrasounds Needs

At BCWH, Point-of-Care Ultrasounds are used in departments throughout the hospital, hundreds of times daily, touching the lives of almost every patient that comes to BCWH. Because of their versatility, Point-of Care Ultrasounds are used to assess patients at all stages of life, with many patients receiving scans multiples times throughout their health journey.

PATIENT BENEFITS

Patient Safety: Unlike CT scans, ultrasounds emit ionizing radiation and no contrast agents are needed.
Non-invasive and Painless: Procedures are painless as they only require direct contact on skin or inside body cavities, with no recovery time.
Peace Of Mind: Patients’ ability to see what is happening with real-time imaging is therapeutic and provides reassurance.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

Speed: Most procedures only last a few minutes, leading to quick/early diagnosis and treatment which is crucial in situations when every second counts.
Accessible: Point-of-Care Ultrasounds are often administered bedside, eliminating lengthy waits for high demand machines like MRIs and CT scans.
Versatile: Point-of-Care Ultrasounds guide treatments and procedures, monitor health and development and can be used to prevent or manage conditions.

Read the full Ultrasounds Case

Point-Of-Care Ultrasounds save lives…
and so will your donation!

Together with your support, we can transform healthcare by offering the most state-of-the-art technology and the highest level of informed care imaginable.