Ultrasound guidance for regional nerve blocks is quickly gaining popularity, but creates critical challenges for anesthesiologists, such as needing a third hand to hold the probe and needing to learn hand-eye coordination for keeping the needle in plane with the probe.

 

The ultraStand enables anesthesiologists to simply position the probe for the optimum target image and release; fine adjustments can be made at any time without needing to operate any controls.

 

And more importantly, with the ultraStand a solo practioner can conduct complicated multi-step procedures, such as nerve catheter placements, under ultrasound guidance all by themselves.