In September 2013, SonoSite announces CE mark for the world's first ultrasound kiosk, the X-PORTE .

X-Porte was developed from the ground up to incorporate a breakthrough, proprietary beam-forming technology: XDI (Extreme Definition Imaging).  This signal analysis algorithm shapes X-Porte's ultrasound beam to pinpoint precision.  The result Artifact clutter is substantially reduced while contrast resolution is significantly enhanced.

Through its easily customizable touch-screen interface, X-Porte puts at your fingertips leading-edge capabilities and onboard educational resources, such as step-by-step tutorials viewable simultaneously with live scans.

X-Porte's slender profile makes it easy to manoeuvre alongside beds and exam tables for point-of-care imaging.  For portability and durability during transport, its screen folds down and its stand lowers making X-Porte even more compact for navigating busy corridors.

SonoSite designs, manufactures, and tests transducers in-house with real-world customer needs in mind. SonoSite's transducers exceed stringent military specifications for drop testing and so you can use them with confidence in the most demanding of environments.  

Beyond dynamic scans and on-the-spot assessments, point-of-care ultrasound is being used by physicians in a broad number of fields to help with needle guidance during a variety of procedures. Studies indicate that ultrasound guidance may improve success and decrease complications in central line placements, peripheral vascular access, regional anesthesia (nerve blocks), lumbar puncture, biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, incision and drainage of abscesses, and localization and removal of foreign bodies. As the list of applications continues to grow, so does the list of medical specialties turning to ultrasound first to help lead the way.

For more details, please visit www.sonosite.com