https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6 Finding the Vein en-us 2018-07-26 14:56:46 UTC 2018-07-26 16:22:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Removelove.png brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271207518 The EchoNous is a new innovation that has recently gained FDA approval for use in emergency settings. This device is aimed at improving peripheral intravenous (PIV) insertion. In the Emergency Room, when minutes matter, it is imperative that PIVs are placed in a timely manner in order to infuse life-saving medications and fluids or blood products. Many patients are considered "hard-sticks" meaning the traditional way of obtaining a PIV does not work. The EchoNous is a way to avoid wasting precious time by being able to accurately start a PIV the first time. Nurses would use this ultrasound-guided technology to find a vein up to 5 cm in depth in a patient's arm, and then introduce the catheter while visualizing the vein on the screen. ]]> 2018-07-26 15:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271207518 brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271209534 Kevin Goodwin, CEO
Mr. Goodwin has the strength of 'belief'. He is described as being a true visionary in his field, and has a passion for advancing the state of art in ultrasound. 
Niko Pagoulatos, COO
Dr. Pagoulatos is strong in the achiever role. He has a 20 year history of advancing the ultrasound technology that is in use across the country. 
Stanislov Zinkov, CFO
Mr. Zinkov portrays the characteristics consistent with being analytical. He is the company expert when it comes to the financing and strategies needed in order for the company to remain successful. 
Michael Blaivas, CMO
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Blaivas would best be described as an arranger. He has the ability to remain flexible and figure out how different processes need to function in order to be effective in the emergency setting. 
Yoon Shin, Chief Counsel
Ms. Shin is an achiever. She has diverse legal experience that allows her to bring her strong work ethic to the table.

]]> 2018-07-26 15:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271209534 brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271211681 -Quick PIV placement
-Accurate PIV placement
-Portable
-Handheld
-FDA approved]]> 2018-07-26 16:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271211681 brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271211793 -Expensive
-Staff training
-New skill for healthcare workers to learn
-Possibility of puncturing wrong vessel
-Harder to visualize if PIV becomes infiltrated]]> 2018-07-26 16:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271211793 brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271212336 Published: July 12, 2018
Inventors: Kevin Goodwin, CEO and Niko Pagoulatos, COO.
Editors: Medgadget
site: https://www.medgadget.com/2018/07/echonous-vein-portable-ultrasound-for-peripheral-iv-placements.html]]> 2018-07-26 16:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271212336 brandyesco https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271212563 Being an Emergency Room nurse, I see the struggles of obtaining a PIV on a critically ill "crashing" patient almost every single day. While this technology is promising, it comes with some degree of challenges; Mainly the challenge of training all staff to properly use the device, and being comfortable with it. Currently, the SonoSite is in use in many ERs, with only a fraction of the staff competent in its use. If this new innovation comes with a more in depth training experience, I believe it will significantly increase patient outcomes. ]]> 2018-07-26 16:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brandyesco/atkzril0ukd6/wish/271212563