Portable and tele-ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology

Aim: Early diagnosis and appropriate risk management decisions play an important role in obstetrical and gynaecological care. We investigated the benefits of using portable and tele-ultrasound to increase the timely accessibility to a major tertiary ObGyn clinic. Material and methods: We used portable and stationary computerized ultrasound devices (Echo Blaster) to examine obstetrical and gynaecological cases. These devices were located in three polyclinics and a tertiary level hospital, respectively. Telemedicine offered the chance for tertiary real time ultrasound consultations and an instrument to timely deci…