The updated software includes an AI-powered module for identifying abdominal wall anatomy and a tool for automated volume calculation of masses.
Clarius Mobile Health has released an update to its application that introduces several artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools relevant to plastic surgeons, including a new learning module for abdominal wall anatomy and an automated volume measurement feature.
The company’s App 12.2 is designed to assist both experienced and novice users of handheld ultrasound devices.
“We’re thrilled to introduce a new generation of AI-powered tools that not only streamline workflows for experienced practitioners but also empower new users to scan with confidence,” says Sarah Leverett, vice president of marketing at Clarius, in a release. “This release underscores our commitment to making high-definition, wireless ultrasound smarter and more accessible to clinicians worldwide.”
Anatomy Identification and Training
A key feature for plastic surgeons is the T-Mode Abdominal Wall, an AI-powered learning module designed to help users interpret ultrasound anatomy. During an exam, the tool generates an adjacent, color-coded image with text labels that identify anatomical structures in real time, including the skin, subcutaneous fat, and various muscle layers of the abdominal wall.
“I was very impressed with how easy it was to delineate the different muscles of the abdominal wall in color and in real time with movement of the scanner. As a teacher of [high-resolution ultrasound] for ASPS and my own plastic surgery fellows, this will make learning the TAP block so much easier,” says Marc Salzman, MD, FACS, a plastic surgeon and instructor, in a release.
Automated Measurements and Expanded Access
The update also includes a Generic Volume tool that allows clinicians to automatically calculate the volume of a mass or cyst. After the user captures three dimensions of the structure, the app generates a volume calculation that is recorded in the patient file, providing a method for tracking changes over time.
Additionally, all of the company’s T-Mode educational modules are now available on the Clarius PAL multipurpose scanner. Exam types supported by the AI training tool that are relevant to plastic surgery include gluteal fat grafting, breast, and abdominal wall exams.
Photo caption: Clarius App 12.2 introduces features that incorporate artificial intelligence designed to enhance patient care.
Photo credit: Clarius Mobile Health
