ECHO
Ultrasound unit for emergency medicine
In a context where the life of a patient is at risk, it is crutial for emergency physician to act as soon as possible. To help establish a diagnostic, physicians are using ultrasound in order to obtain internal image of the human body. It is fast, non invasive and can be done directly at the bedside.
On the other hand, actual ultrasound unit are not design for the context of emergency department. They can be bulky ans slow to use.
Echo is an ultrasound unit designed and dedicated for the emergency department. Thanks to its fast and intuitive start-up protocol and its wireless probe, Echo greatly improves the work of emergency physicians. Its compact size allows quick and safe movement.
Field studies
Ultrasound probe form ideation
Ergonomics prototype
Preparation for 3D printing
Unit ideation
Ergonomics prototype
