by RIVANNA | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Anesthesiology is entering a dramatic renaissance. The traditional reliance on anatomical landmarks and intuition for neuraxial block placement is being rapidly replaced by earned confidence in artificial intelligence and ultrasound technology. This powerful...
by RIVANNA | Dec 22, 2023 | News, Video
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making ultrasound-guided neuraxial anesthesia easier for both novice and experienced healthcare providers to learn and adopt. Adam Dixon, Ph.D. — Vice President of Engineering at RIVANNA — explains how AI-enabled ultrasound guidance...
by RIVANNA | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Video
The complexity of spinal muscle systems — comprising multiple overlapping layers while varying widely in tone and bulk — significantly complicates palpation to identify insertion points for neuraxial anesthesia. Muscle dynamics and the presence of adipose and...
by RIVANNA | Nov 15, 2023 | News
Epidural administration can be difficult for patients with anatomical complexities, particularly scoliosis. The procedure encompasses placing neuraxial blocks for surgical treatments and child delivery, and it demands precision that traditional methods — reliant...
by RIVANNA | Nov 10, 2023 | News
In the quiet expanses of rural communities, the lights of hospitals are going out as facilities close. It’s a silent crisis that starkly affects both patients and medical professionals, with a serious impact on anesthesiology. As rural hospitals shut their doors, the...
by RIVANNA | Nov 8, 2023 | News, Video
Accuro is improving patient care and administrative efficiency in low-resource settings. Anesthesiologist Dr. Audrey Alleyne discusses the tremendous benefits of the Accuro Neuraxial Guidance device for spinal and epidural anesthesia where time and access to...
