The importance of Point of Care Ultrasound

Traditionally, ultrasounds have been conducted in medical facilities by trained professionals. However, with advancements in technology, it is now possible for individuals to conduct ultrasounds themselves, from the comfort of their own homes or in pharmacies. This breakthrough technology has the potential to provide critical information on disease progression outside of hospital settings, which can be vital in managing chronic conditions or identifying potential health issues early on.

With mobile ultrasound technology, patients will no longer need to wait for appointments or travel long distances to receive care. Instead, they can take charge of their own health and access critical information quickly and easily. This technology is particularly valuable for those living in rural or remote areas, where access to medical facilities may be limited.

But how does this technology work?

50 years after its first introduction into the professional medical domain, ultrasound imaging is now ready to enter the consumer market space so that it can be used at home, in local pharmacies, in medical clinics, by mobile Medicare teams, and by telehealth companies. PONS` AI-driven mobile Ultrasound technology will allow consumers without any medical background to collect clinically acceptable medical data according to the anatomical region they would like to scan (lung, liver, heart, abdomen).

Our system autonomously carries out the risk assessment of disease, smart image processing, segmentation of important anatomy, and transferring of medical images and AI-generated reports to the doctor using our secured cloud platform. Our novel AI-driven navigation technology together with our consumer-friendly user interface allows the user to collect clinically acceptable ultrasound data according to the anatomical region they would like to scan. We are providing, for the first time, GPS technology for ultrasound imaging.

The following describes the patient journey using our system: 1-Patient is discharged ( patient with chronic disease, living in rural areas, low-mid income families or minorities ), 2-Doctors want to monitor the outpatient on the disease progress frequently (weekly or biweekly) because of the chronic condition,3-Doctor prescribes once a week scan of certain organs to the patient. 4- Patient can subscribe to PONS via Verizon, or other healthcare services and gets the PONS kit delivered to their home, or the patient can make an appointment at a local pharmacy. 5-Patient receives a notification about the scanning appointment. 6-Patient logs in and sees which anatomy/organ he or she needs to scan. 7-The PONS scanning navigation (navigation AI and consumer-friendly user interface with an avatar) starts as soon as the patient chooses the location or anatomy/organ to be scanned. 8-Medical image is collected and sent to the cloud to run PONS disease risk assessment AI and perform image enhancement in the collected data. 9-Doctor receives the report and all the images for evaluation. The process can be repeated if the doctor wants to continue monitoring.

By using PONS, doctors can monitor patients' complications anywhere and instantly. Applications include risk assessment of chronic health conditions like lung, heart, liver, kidney, women's health conditions, bladder monitoring, and on-field injury monitoring. Shifting continuous medical care from the hospital to the home environment will result in the reduction of chronic disease-related healthcare costs which account for 90% of all healthcare spending.

At PONS, we are at the forefront of this exciting technology. Our team of experts has developed a mobile ultrasound device that is affordable, easy to use, and provides high-quality images. We believe that this technology has the potential to transform the way healthcare is delivered, and we are excited to be a part of this journey.

In conclusion, mobile ultrasound technology is a game-changer in the healthcare industry. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes, increase access to care, and reduce healthcare costs. We believe that this technology is the future of healthcare, and we invite you to join us on this journey.