Computer Vision News - June 2022

63 EXO natural modality to provide that imaging globally. The technology we’re using to deploy this vision is unique. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, and I’ve been deep in the bowels of a large company doing ultrasound for many years. ” When Jeff first started working with point- of-care ultrasound, the field had tended to be about very traditional methods, such as radiology ultrasound, cardiology ultrasound, and OB-GYN ultrasound. Then, suddenly, there were physicians in emergency medicine picking up a probe and looking for answers on the spot. “ For me, it was this opportunity to learn about every specialty in point of care that was adopting and using ultrasound at the bedside – it was like going to medical school! ” he laughs. “ Almost every specialty can benefit from using ultrasound right there with the patient. I had the privilege of working with the first two medical schools that adopted ultrasound as part of their curriculum. You had all these smart, young med students learning anatomy and physiology picking up a probe like it was nothing! ” When it comes tousing artificial intelligence in ultrasound, Jeff says the industry is at the start of the journey but looking at a wealth of opportunities ahead. “ AI, I believe, will have a significant impact on guidance, ” he points out. “ Ultrasound is a skilled procedure. Users need to know anatomy and almost visualize the body in 3D, which is not easy. AI will help us get to the anatomy quickly, easily, and once we’re there, pick the image that best exemplifies what we need to know to make a decision. It could even allow us to do calculations automatically, like ejection fraction for the heart or bladder volume. ” Jeff Peiffer