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FINAL PROGRAMMEBMUS2008Liverpool9th – 11thDecemberBMUS40th Annual ScientificMeeting & ExhibitionArena &ConventionCentre (ACC)LiverpoolLiverpool 2008

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Welcome to Liverpool . . .Welcome to Liverpool, European Capital of Culture, for the40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British MedicalUltrasound Society.2008 is the 50th anniversary of the invention of diagnosticultrasound, and so it is particularly fitting that the Donald,MacVicar and Brown Lecture will be introduced byTom Brown and John MacVicar in person, giving us theopportunity to honour these pioneers of clinical ultrasound.ContentsWelcome to Liverpool 3programme timetables 4-6BMUS 2008 will retain a strong scientific programme, withguest lectures, seminars and proffered papers, butwill have more emphasis on hands-on workshops andintegrated training sessions, which will combine smallgroup seminars with practical training. This format isdesigned to meet the needs of the wider community ofultrasound practitioners, as well as our core membership,and to consolidate our renewed relationship with the majorultrasound manufacturers and suppliers, who will be here instrength.Integrated Training Sessions are a new concept designedto provide a whole day of intensive training and hands-onexperience in basic abdominal ultrasound, regionalanaesthesia techniques, and ultrasound in sports medicine.Both the integrated training sessions and the shorterworkshops will provide the opportunity to use the mostup-to-date scanners supplied by the AxREM group ofmanufacturers, replacing a conventional exhibition.Special thanks are due to the members of the ScientificOrganising Committee and BMUS Council for all of theirhard work, and especially to President-Elect Julie Walton.Thanks also to the BMUS office staff, Ann Tailor, RachelMeir, and Alice Hepworth, for their professionalism anddedication to BMUS and the success of this meeting.Without their support, none of this would be possible.We hope that BMUS 2008 will offer you an outstandingscientific and educational programme, and also theopportunity to enjoy some of the vibrant culture and nightlifeof Liverpool.programme – tuesday 7programme – wednesday 12programme – thursday 15poster exhibition 18list of exhibitors 22exhibition hall 3 23exhibitors 25conference floor plan 36Scientific CommitteeDr Laurence Abernethy (Chair)Dr Grant BaxterDr Neil CozensDr Colin DeaneMr Tony Doherty (AxREM Chair)Dr Carmel MoranDr. Laurence Abernethy,Chairman,Scientific Organising Committee,BMUS 2008Mrs Janette KeitMrs Jan OliverDr Devender RobertsMrs Julie Walton(President Elect)3

programme timetables . . .Tuesday 9th DecemberMorningAfternoonDRUM 1Opening and WelcomeMSK 1National UltrasoundIssuesBreastMSK 2DRUM 2Contrast EnhancedUltrasoundElastography SessionPhysics 1Physics 2SEMINARROOM 12CASE SessionCoffeeTherapy & BiologicalEffectsLunchGeneral SessionTeaWORKSHOPSROOM 4Gynaecology Basic3D & 4D ImagingMSKBreast(includingElastography)TRAININGROOM 11Basic UltrasoundTraining09.00 - 10.30 11.00 - 12.30 14.00 - 15.30 16.00 - 17.30BMUS AGM (12.45, Drum 1)Lunchtime Symposia (12.30 – 14.00 Drum 2)Sponsored by Toshiba‘Attend this Symposia to collect free lunch vouchers’Welcome Reception and Presidential Inauguration(17.30 – 19.00, Exhibition Hall)4

programme timetables . . .Wednesday 10th DecemberMorningAfternoonDRUM 1Obstetrics &GynaecologyInterventionalGeneral UltrasoundApplications:Men’s HealthDonald MacVicar &Brown Lecture –The 50th AnniversaryDRUM 2Abdomen & General 1Paediatric 1Paediatric 2SEMINARROOM 12Training and ServiceProvision SessionCoffeeLunchTeaWORKSHOPSROOM 4InterventionalFetal MedicineGynaecologyAdvancedTRAININGROOM 11Regional AnaesthesiaTraining09.00 - 10.30 11.00 - 12.30 14.00 - 15.30 16.00 - 17.30Lunchtime Symposia (12.30 – 14.00 Drum 2)Sponsored by GE Healthcare‘Attend this Symposia to collect free lunch vouchers’Conference Buffet and Disco(19.30 – late, Pan America Club, Albert Dock)5

programme timetables . . .Thursday 11th DecemberMorningAfternoonDRUM 1 Head and Neck Vascular 1Obstetrics &Gynaecology 2DRUM 2Early PregnancyCase HistoriesVascular 2SEMINARROOM 12Veterinary ProgrammeCoffeeQUIZ!LunchVeterinary ScientificSessionCloseWORKSHOPSROOM 4VascularHead & Neck(includingElastography)TRAININGROOM 11Ultrasound in SportsMedicine09.00 - 10.30 11.00 - 12.30 14.00 - 15.30The Great Debate (12.30 – 14.00 Drum 1)Should we screen for congenital heart disease?6

programme . . .Tuesday 9th DecemberDRUM 109.00 Opening and Welcome Addressby the President of BMUS,Dr Kevin MartinMSK 1(09.10 – 10.30)Chair: Dr Neil Cozens09.10 Guest Lecture Soft tissue lumpsand bumps in adults. Dr DavidElias, Kings College Hospital,London09.35 Guest Lecture Ultrasound of theshoulder: techniques andpathology. Dr Andrew Dunn,Royal Liverpool UniversityHospital10.05 Guest Lecture Inguinal Region.Dr Justin Lee, Chelsea &Westminster Hospital, LondonNational Ultrasound Issues(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Dr Kevin Martin11.00 Special Guest Lecture The futureof diagnostic imaging in the NHS.Erika Denton, National ClinicalLead for Diagnostic Imaging,Department of Health11.45 Special Guest Lecture ServiceImprovement – deliveringthe vision for the NHS. Lisa Smith,National Lead for DiagnosticImprovement, Dept of HealthBMUS AGM 12.45Breast(14.00 – 15.30)Chair: Mrs Anne-Marie Dixon,Mrs Rosalind Tetlow14.00 Guest Lecture The post-surgicalbreast: ultrasound appearancesand technique. Dr Louise Gaunt,Princess Elizabeth Hospital,Guernsey14.30 Guest Lecture Ultrasound guidedvacuum assisted biopsy: currentpractice and future potential.Dr Nisha Sharma, Leeds WakefieldBreast Screening Service15.00 Guest Lecture What men want…(Services for male patients withbreast cancer). Dr Tom Donovan,University of LiverpoolMSK 2(16.00 – 17.30)Musculoskeletal Ultrasound forCliniciansChair: Dr Laurence Abernethy16.00 Guest Lecture An orthopaedicsurgeon’s perspective. Mr BenBolton-Maggs, Whiston Hospital,Manchester16.30 Guest Lecture A rheumatologist’sperspective. Dr Cristina Estrach,Aintree University Hospital,Liverpool17.00 Guest Lecture A Sports MedicineSpecialist’s Perspective:Musculoskeletal Ultrasound inElite Sport. Dr Nick Peirce, ChiefMedical Officer for English Cricket,Lead Physician at the EnglishInstitute of Sport, and Consultantin Sport and Exercise Medicine atthe Queens Medical Centre,Nottingham.7

programme . . .DRUM 2Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound(09.10 – 10.30)Chair: Dr Roger MoshySponsored by BRACCO09.10 Guest Lecture EFSUMB 2008guidelines. Dr Eddy Leen, ImperialCollege, London09.30 Guest Lecture Contrastultrasound use in daily practice ina GI department: advantages andlimitations. Dr Francois Tranquart,Tours, France09.50 Guest Lecture Value of CEUS inimaging the kidneys. Dr ChrisHarvey, Hammersmith Hospital,London10.10 Guest Lecture CEUS vs. CT vs.MR: Clinical and pharmacoeconomicevaluation. Dr FrancoisTranquart, Tours, FranceElastography Session(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Mrs A-M DixonSupported by Hitachi11.00 Guest Lecture Breast.Dr Andre Farrokh, HanoverUniversity, Germany(Supported by Hitachi)11.30 Guest Lecture Musculokeletal.Dr Budgie Hussain, Centre ofUltrasound Studies, Bournmouth12.00 Guest Lecture Head and Neck.Dr David Richardson, RoyalVictoria Infirmary, NewcastlePhysics 1(14.00 – 15.30)Chair: Dr Kevin Martin, Dr Carmel Moran14.00 Guest Lecture New adventures inmicro-ultrasound instrumentationand research. Professor StuartFoster, University of Toronto,Canada14.30 Guest Lecture Molecular Imaging.Dr Jeff Bamber, Royal MarsdenHospital, Surrey15.00 Evaluation of the Efficacy of anAnechoic Target Detection TestProcedure. Browne JE 1 , WatsonAJ 2 , Cannon LM 1 , King DM 1 .1Dublin Institute of TechnologyDublin Institute of Technology2Greater Glasgow NHS UniversityTrust15.10 An Anatomically Realistic RenalArtery Flow Phantom withBiomechanical Properties.King DM 1 , Ring M 1 , Moran CM 2 ,Hussey M1, Brown JE 1 .1Dublin Institute of Technology2University of Edinburgh15.20 BMUS Pump Priming GrantWinner – Optical imaging ofemboli: comparison with Dopplerultrasound measurements. 1 KVRamnarine, 2 JS Bhogal, 2 EMLChung, 1 DL Buckle, 2 L Fan, 1 GAucott, 1 G Bush, 2 AR Naylor, 1,2 DHEvans. 1 Department of MedicalPhysics, University Hospitals ofLeicester NHS Trust 2 Departmentof Cardiovascular Sciences,Universty of LeicesterPhysics 2(16.00 – 17.30)Chair: Dr Carmel Moran16.00 Guest Lecture Transducertechnology. Dr ChristopherDaft, Siemens, San Francisco,USA8

programme . . .16.30 Guest Lecture Future innovationin transducers and arrays forultrasound imaging and therapy.Dr Sandy Cochran, Institute forMedical Science and Technology,Dundee17.00 Simulated Indentation ofPoroelastic Tissue Affected byLymphoedema. Berry GP 1 ,Bamber JC 1 , Barbone PE 2 .1Institute of Cancer Research,Sutton, Surrey. 2 Boston University,Massachusetts, USA17.10 Towards the use of UltrasoundElastography and InverseAlgorithms for RadiationDosimetry. Crescenti RA 1 ,Bamber JC 1 , Oberai AA 2 ,Barbone PE 3 , Richter JP 2 ,Bush NL 1 , and Webb S 11Institute of Cancer Research andRoyal Marsden NHS FoundationTrust, Surrey. 2 RensselaerPolytechnic Institute, New York,USA. 3 Boston University,Massachusetts, USA17.20 Assessing the Spatial Resolutionof Ultrasound Scanners using aLow Scatter, Line Spread FunctionPhantom. Ward B, Gilmore MDF,Feeney M. (Freeman HospitalNewcastle)SEMINAR (ROOM 12)CASE SessionChair: Mrs Rosie Conlon, Mrs Julie Walton09.10 Guest Lecture CASE Update.Mrs Rosemary Lee09.30 Guest Lecture SonographerRegistration. Professor AudreyPaterson, College ofRadiographers09.50 Guest Lecture SonographerShortage. Chris Holroyd, StrategicHealth Authority10.10 Guest Lecture Department ofHealth: Sonographer competencyframework and accreditationprocess. Phillip Webster,Department of HealthTherapy & Biological Effects Session(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Dr Kumar Ramnarine11.00 Guest Lecture Tissue-mimickingmaterials and phantoms for use inultrasound research and in testingthe performance of ultrasoundscanners. Professor ErnestMadsen, Wisconsin-Madison,USA11.30 Guest Lecture HIFU – harnessingheat and bubbles for Cancertherapy. Professor Gail ter Haar,Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey12.00 Guest Lecture Revised IPEMGuidelines for Ultrasound QA.Dr Nick Dudley, NottinghamGeneral SessionChair: Dr Grant Baxter14.00 Value of Contrast EnhancedUltrasound (CEUS) inCharacterising Liver Lesions asBenign or Malignant. McAteer D(Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)14.15 The Use of Obstetric Ultrasoundby UK Midwives. Edwards HM,University of Hertfordshire14.30 The Parent's Experience ofClubfoot Treatments Across theUK. Shelton RS 1 , Banton S 1 .(STEPS Charity)9

programme . . .Hitachi Real-time Tissue Elastography:Discoveringwith all senses.Hitachi Real-time Tissue Elastography (HI-RTE)HI-RTE is an emerging ultrasound modality for the assessment and real-timecolour display of tissue elasticity. The value of this 2nd generation ultrasoundmodality has been proven in a variety of different clinical areas, including breast,urology, endoscopy and many more.This unique HI-RTE modality...· Extracts strain data ensuring thatquantitative measurements areavailable from the Strain Ratio tool· Is easy to perform, fast, accurateand reproducible· Incorporates an adjustable colourtransparency feature, enablinginstant correlation between thenative B-mode and elasto image· Is available for the new range ofHI Vision platformsThis fibroadenoma shows a typicalbenign appearance.Elastography Seminars and Workshops supported by Hitachi.Hitachi Medical Systems, 5 Regent Park, Booth Drive, Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireNN8 6GR, Tel 0844 800 4294, www.hitachi-medical-systems.com14.45 Bosniak Classification:Correlation of Ultrasound,Computerised Tomography andHistological Images in A PictorialReview. Johnstone AL 1 , Yap W 1 ,Gill K 2 . 1 Leeds General Infirmary.2Mid Yorkshire Hospitals15.00 Effect of Breech Babies onSecondary Screening ofDevelopmental Dysplasia of Hipwith Ultrasound. Saraswat L 1 ,Dougall T 1 , MacDonald S 2 ,Gomersall L 1 . 1 NHS Grampian,Aberdeen. 2 Royal AberdeenChildren’s Hospital15.15 Infection Control in theUltrasound Department.Thiagarajah R, Gutteridge C,Dubbins P (Penisula RadiologyAcademy, Plymouth)WORKSHOPS (ROOM 4)Gynaecology Basic(09.10 – 10.30)Organiser: Mr Bill SmithIncluding: advances in 2D grey scaleimaging, the increasing value of 3Dtechnology, applied anatomy andphysiology of the pelvic organs andintroduction to pelvic pathology,gynaecological disorders, andassociated ultrasound appearances.3D & 4D Imaging(11.00 – 12.30)This session will led by expert faculty in3D/4D imaging supported by AxREM.3D/4D technology is now becoming wellestablished in ultrasound practice, but howmuch do you know about the technology,acquiring the images, system optimisationand clinical uses?10

programme . . .Wednesday 10th DecemberDRUM 1Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1(09.00 – 10.30)Chair: Dr Devender Roberts09.00 Guest Lecture Antenataldiagnosis of congenital heartdisease. Dr Joyce Lim, RoyalLiverpool Children’s Hospital09.45 Guest Lecture Antenataldiagnosis of brain and spineabnormalities: ultrasound vs MRI.Professor Paul Griffiths,Royal Hallamshire Hospital,SheffieldInterventional(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Dr Andrew Healey11.00 Guest Lecture Training ininterventional ultrasound – use ofsimulators. Professor Nigel John,University of Wales, Bangor11.30 Guest Lecture Ultrasound guidedtumour ablation. Dr JonathanEvans, Royal Liverpool UniversityHospital12.00 Intra-operative Ultrsound in theTreatment of Diseased DialysisFistulae. Powell S, Littler P,Cullen N (Royal LiverpoolHospital)General Ultrasound Applications:Men’s Health(14.00 – 15.30)Chair: Dr Grant Baxter14.00 Guest Lecture Prostate. Dr MikeWeston, St James’ UniversityHospital, Leeds14.25 Guest Lecture Erectiledysfunction – When the drugsdon't work. Dr Uday Patel, StGeorge’s Hospital London14.50 Guest Lecture Testicular andParatesticular Imaging.Dr Elizabeth Rutherford,Southampton General Hospital15.10 Guest Lecture Screening forabdominal aortic aneurysms.Dr James Pilcher, St George’sHospital LondonDonald MacVicar andBrown Lecture –The 50th Anniversary(16.00 – 17.30)To be introduced by Tom Brown andJohn MacVicar‘Medical Ultrasound: A Look into theFuture’Dr Jacques Souqet, SuperSonic Imagine,Aix-en-Provence, FranceDRUM 2Abdomen and General 1(09.00 – 10.30)Chair: Dr Grant Baxter09.00 Guest Lecture Gallbladder Polyps– An evidence based review –“What should we do?". Dr NeilCozens, Derbyshire RoyalInfirmary12

programme . . .09.30 Guest Lecture Role of CEUS inthe detection and characterizationof focal liver lesions. Dr AdrianLim, Hammersmith Hospital,London10.00 Guest Lecture GastrointestinalUltrasound. Dr Peter Rodgers,Leicester Royal InfirmaryPaediatric 1(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Dr Laurence Abernethy11.00 Guest Lecture Precociouspuberty. Mrs Julie Smith, RoyalLiverpool Children's Hospital11.30 Guest Lecture Paediatric andadolescent gynaecology. Dr AnniePatterson, Royal Belfast Hospitalfor Sick Children12.00 Guest Lecture Paediatric liverdisease. Dr Maria Sellars, KingsCollege Hospital, LondonLunchtime Symposia – sponsored byGE Healthcare(12.30 – 14.00)Paediatric 2(14.00 – 15.30)Ultrasound Surveillance in PaediatricsChair: Dr Laurence Abernethy14.00 Guest Lecture Screening forWilms’ tumour. Dr CatherineOwens, Great Ormond StreetHospital, London14.30 Guest Lecture TranscranialDoppler in sickle cell disease.Dr Soundrie Padayachee, Guy’sHospital, London15.00 Guest Lecture Cystic fibrosis.Dr Louise Stewart, BirminghamChildrens HospitalSEMINAR (ROOM 12)Training and Service Provision Session(11.00-12.30)Chair: Mrs Janette Keit11.00 The Benefits of Poor Reporting.Chudleigh T, Neale E, Everett S,Nelder J (Cambridge UniversityHospitals NHS FoundationTrust)11.15 Ultrasound Induced Contraction ofthe Carotid Artery In Vitro.Martin EM 1 , FA Duck 2 , RE Ellis 1 ,CP Winlove 1 . 1 University of Exeter.2University of Bath11.30 Variations of MI ValuesDuring Neonatal CardiacUltrasound Scanning. Verma PK(Northern General Hospital,Sheffield)11.45 Surviving an any Willing ProviderService Commissioning Process.Parker PC, Cox S (Hull andEast Yorkshire Hospitals NHSTrust)12.00 Development of a Teaching Toolto Prepare Students forChallenging Communication inObstetric Ultrasound Scanning.Simpson RME 1 Fernando R 2 .1City University, London.2Independent UltrasoundPractitioner13

programme . . .12.15 FAST in Whose Hands: CouldRadiographers Undertake FASTEffectively as Part of TraumaRadiography? Halson-Brown SM,Adrian-Harris D (University ofPortsmouth)WORKSHOPS (ROOM 4)Interventional(09.00 – 10.30)Organiser: Dr Andrew Healey (Consultantin Interventional Radiology at the RoyalLiverpool University Hospital and AlderHey Children’s Hospital)This workshop is intended to give theopportunity to participate in small-groupteaching and demonstrations, withpractical hands-on experience of ultrasound-guidedinterventional procedures,using a variety of established andinnovative models and simulators. Thefaculty will include specialists ininterventional radiology and experts in thedevelopment of simulators for advancedmedical training from the University ofBangor.Fetal Medicine(11.00 – 12.30)Organiser: Dr Devender Roberts,Consultant in Fetal Medicine, LiverpoolWomen’s HospitalThis workshop has been designed byexperts in the field of fetal medicine toshow case some common problems/missed/misdiagnoses in obstetrics. Keyclinical topics to be addressed include:detailed assessment of fetal intra-cranialanatomy, CNS anomalies, routinecardiac ultrasound and detailed fetalechocardiography, renal anomalies andthe extremities. The role of 3D and 4D inobstetrics will also be reviewed. Teachingwill be interactive and there will be livedemonstrations on real patients. You willalso have the opportunity to have handson scanning experience under the watchfuleye of the expert faculty!Faculty includes:Professor Alfirivic, Dr Bricker, Dr Lim, DrPilling, Dr Roberts (all experts fromLiverpool Women’s Hospital and the RoyalLiverpool Children’s Hospital.Gynaecology Advanced(14.00 – 15.30)Organiser: Bill SmithA detailed clinical review of the role ofultrasound in gynaecology pathology,including: fertility Studies, assessment ofRecurrent Miscarriage, abnormalities ofthe Endometrium and ultrasoundassessment of the “Acute Pelvis”INTEGRATED TRAINING SESSIONS(ROOM 11)Regional AnaesthesiaA whole day course in ultrasound-guidedregional anaesthesia techniques (adult &paediatric). Led by Barry Nicholls(Taunton) and Steve Roberts (Liverpool).This will involve small group teaching,practical demonstrations, and hands-onexperience.Conference Buffet & DiscoThe Pan America Club,Albert Dock, LiverpoolWednesday 10th December 2008• Welcome Drink• DJ till late• Live Band – ‘The Cheatles’• Hot buffet meal19.30 – late £35.0014

programme . . .Thursday 11th DecemberDRUM 1Head & Neck(09.00 – 10.30)Chair: Dr Neil Cozens09.00 Guest Lecture What a surgeonneeds to know from your headand neck ultrasound examination.Mr Jerry Sharp, Derby, CityGeneral Hospital09.30 Guest Lecture A cytologicalperspective of head and neckultrasound. Dr Ivan Robinson,Derby, City General Hospital10.00 Guest Lecture LaryngealUltrasound. Dr Tim Beale,University College Hospital,LondonVascular 1(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Dr Colin Deane11.00 Guest Lecture Vascularmalformations. Dr Andrew Healey,Alderhey Hospital, Liverpool11.25 Guest Lecture The role of ultrasound in maintaining effectivehaemodialysis access.Dr Jan Tordoir, University Hospital,Maastricht, The Netherlands11.50 Guest Lecture Vascularphsiological measurement.Dr Ann Donald, King’s CollegeHospital, London.12.10 DVTS: Do We Have a Leg toStand On? Martin J (RoyalLiverpool University Hospital)12.20 Impact of Diabetes andPreoperative Doppler Study inOutcomes of Arteriovenous Fistula.Mathuram Thiyagarajan U,Manimaran Ranganathan,Nagappan Kumar (UniversityHospital of Wales)The Great Debate: Should we screen forcongenital heart disease?(12.30 – 14.00)Chair: Dr Devender RobertsFor the motion: Dr Gordon Gladman,Royal Liverpool Children’s HospitalAgainst the motion: Dr Peter Twining,Nottingham University HospitalObstetrics & Gynaecology 2(14.00 – 15.30)Chair: Dr Devender Roberts14.00 Guest Lecture The cervix throughgestations. Dr Zarko Alfiveric,Liverpool Women's Hospital14.30 Guest Lecture 4D Ultrasound ofthe female pelvis. Dr Nick Raine-Fenning, Nottingham UniversityHospital15.00 Guest Lecture Advanced ultrasound in gynaecology malignancy.Mr Bill Smith, Clinical DiagnosticServices, LondonDRUM 2Early Pregnancy – Half day session, inassociation with AEPU(09.00 – 10.30)Chair: Mrs Janette Keit, Dr Roger Moshy15

programme . . .09.00 Guest Lecture Referral to aRecurrent Miscarriage Unit – whathappens next? Ms AnnMariaHughes, Liverpool Women’sHospital09.30 Guest Lecture New Frontiers:What’s happening on the researchfront. Ms Siobhan Quenby,Liverpool University10.00 Guest Lecture Drug and alcoholabuse in early pregnancy. Ms FayeMacrory, ManchesterCase Histories(11.00 – 12.30)Chair: Mrs Janette Keit11.00 Guest Lecture Title tbc. Dr JudithHamilton, St Thomas' Hospital,London11.30 Guest Lecture Ectopic Pregnancy.Dr Emma Kirk, St George’sHospital, London12.00 Guest Lecture Molar pregnancy –what happens after referral.Ms Jan Everard, Weston ParkHospital, SheffieldVascular 2: Cerebrovascular Ultrasound(14.00 – 15.30)Chair: Dr Colin Deane,Dr Soundrie Padayachee14.00 Guest Lecture NICE guidelinesfor stroke and recommendationsfor carotid ultrasound.Dr Crispian Oates, NewcastleGeneral Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne14.30 Guest Lecture Determination of70% or more carotid artery diseaseusing new duplex criteria: peaksystolic velocity of internal overend diastolic velocity of commoncarotid artery (PSVICA/EDVCCA).Miss Surinder Dhanjil, St Mary’sHospital, London15.00 Comparison of Contrast EnhancedUltrasonography and DopplerUltrasonography for the Evaluationof Carotid Artery Stenosis.Bozanac Z, Medway MaritimeHospital15.10 Comparison of Conventional andMulti-gate Ultrasound in theDetection of Early Atherosclerosis:A Pilot Study. Wolstenhulme, S 1 ,Scott DJA 1 , Leeds.Ricci S 2 ,West R 3 , Evans JA 3 .1Leeds Teaching Hospitals,2University of Florence, Firenze,Italy. 3 University of Leeds,Leeds15.20 Non-invasive Measurement ofLocal Arterial Pulse Wave Velocityin Humans by Ultrasound.Zhou L 1 , Beach KW 2 , Liang H-D 3 ,Curtis S 4 , Wells PNT 5 ,Noble A 6 ,Halliwell M 7 . 1 Bristol Universuty,2University of Washington, USA; +School of Engineering, CardiffUniversity, 3 Bristol GeneralHospital + School of Engineering,Cardiff University, 4 Bristol GeneralHospital, 5 Cardiff University,6Oxford University, 7 Bristol GeneralHospitalSEMINAR (ROOM 12)Veterinary Programme: Small AnimalUltrasonography(09.00-10.30)Chair: Dr Jo Dukes-McEwan; Mrs Alison16

programme . . .09.00 Practical Hands-on scanningsession, with DOGS: cardiac andabdomen stations. Alison King,Glasgow Vet School, Jo Dukes-McEwan, University of LiverpoolSmall Animal Teaching Hospital,Fraser McConnell, University ofLiverpool Small Animal TeachingHospital, Anna Newitt, Universityof LiverpoolQUIZ! Movies from scan studies –interactive session11.00 Alison King, Glasgow Vet SchoolJo Dukes-McEwan, University ofLiverpool Small Animal TeachingHospital, Fraser McConnell,University of Liverpool SmallAnimal Teaching Hospital, AnnaNewitt, University of Liverpool,John Mattoon, Washington StateUniversityVeterinary Scientific session andproffered papers14.00 Guest Lecture Ultrasonographicassessment of the Critical Dogand Cat. Anna Newitt, Universityof LiverpoolThis workshop will cover small groupteaching, demonstration and hand-onscanning practice for:DVT, carotid and vertebral arteries,transcranial Doppler imaging.Advice on other areas of peripheralvascular scanning will be available ifrequired.Head & Neck (including Elastography)(11.00 – 12.30)Organiser: Dr Neil CozensINTEGRATED TRAINING SESSIONS(ROOM 11)Sports Medicine DayA whole day course in ultrasounddiagnosis of sports injuries of the upperand lower limb, led by Andrew Dunn(Liverpool), involving small group teaching,practical demonstrations, and hands-onexperience.14.45 The good, the bad and the ugly:ultrasound in patients withsuspected oncologic disease.John Mattoon, Washington StateUniversityWORKSHOPS (ROOM 4)Vascular(09.00 – 10.30)Organiser: Dr Colin Deane17

poster exhibition . . .1. Sonographic Appearances of theNormal Variants and CommonEmbryological Anomalies of theKidneys. Venkatanarasimha N,Cantin P (Derriford Hospital,Plymouth).Fluids. King DM 1 , Cathcart T 2 ,Moran CM 3 , Hussey M 1 , Browne, JE 1 .1Dublin Institute of Technology,2Dublin Institute of Technology andSchool of Physics, Trinity CollegeDublin. 3 University of Edinburgh.2. Application of a 6-Axis IndustrialRobot to Investigation of HIFUTreatment. Cochran S 1 , Corner GA 2 ,Daglish S 3 , Gourlay T 3 , Huang ZY 1 ,Qiu Z 1 , Robertson C 3 , Xie C 1 .1University of Dundee, 2 University ofStrathclyde, 3 NHS Tayside.3. Specificity of TransvaginalUltrasound for the Detection ofEndometrial Polpys and Fibroids.Karamura L, Jones AMM (GreatWestern Hospital, Swindon).4. Atypical Ultrasound Appearancesof Endometrial Carcinoma atPresentation. Shetty S, Sharpe L,Robertson A, Jones AMM (GreatWestern Hospital, Swindon).5. Our Initial Experience with ContrastEnhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) ofthe Liver. Chan T 1 , Chiphang A 2 ,Evans J 3 . 1 Royal Liverpool UniversityHospital, 2 Southport and OrmskirkHospital Trust, 3Royal LiverpoolUniversity Hospital.6. A New Protocol for the Evaluationof Doppler Dynamic Range. KingDM 1 , Moran CM 2 , Hussey M 1 , Browne,JE 1 . 1 Dublin Institute of Technology,2University of Edinburgh.7. Study of Time Intensity CurveParameters Obtained Using theUltrasound Contrast AgentLuminty with Different Carrier8. Ultrasound of the Buttock; Don’tTurn the Other Cheek. Young R,Ridley N, Planner A (Great WesternHospital, Swindon).9. Thinking about Measuring – ThinkAgain. Parker PC, Horton D (Hulland East Yorkshire Hospitals NHSTrust).10. Peritoneal Inclusion Cysts. Lalli T(Hull and East Yorkshire NHS).11. The Acoustic Response ofAttached Microbubbles. Butler MB 1 ,Thomas DH 1 , Pye SD 2 , Moran CM 1 ,McDicken WN 1 , Sboros V 1 . 1 Universityof Edinburgh, 2NHS Lothian,Edinburgh.12. Ultrasonic Assessment of BreastTissue Density. Ibrahim A 1 , FairheadAC 2 , Klaasen H 2 , Gilbert FJ 1 .1University of Aberdeen, 2NHSGrampian.13. Prenatal Diagnosis ofDiastematomyelia. Umranikar S,Nejad A (Basingstoke and NorthHampshire NHS Foundation Trust).14. A Systematic Approach toUltrasonography of Lumps andBumps. Lambie H, Balan A, GrovesC, Chandramohan M (BradfordTeaching Hospitals NHS FoundationTrust).18

poster exhibition . . .15. Ultrasound Test Object Designedto Assess the Capability of ColourDoppler to Detect Endoleaks afterEvar. Brewin MP, Sharma PS, ThrushAJ, Birch MJ (Bart and the LondonNHS Trust).22. Superficial Thinking: the Dangerof Using the Term “SuperficialFemoral Vein” in DopplerExaminations. Thiagarajah R,Venkatanarasimha N, Freeman S(Peninsula Radiology Academy).16. Laser Doppler Anemometry, aMethod to Assess the TargetingStrength of an In-House, Targeted,Microbubble, Ultrasound ContrastAgent. Edgeworth AL, Ross JA,Anderson T, Butler MB, Easson WJ,McDicken WN, Moran CM, (Universityof Edinburgh).17. Patient Satisfaction FollowingTrans-rectal Ultrasound (TRUS)and Prostate Biopsy. Bradley RE,Byass O, Parker PC (Hull RoyalInfirmary).23. DQASS (Down’s Syndrome QualityAssurance Support Service).Wright D.24. Baseline Audit of ObstetricUltrasound Guidelines at theUniversity Hospital of NorthStaffordshire (UHNS). Borlase D 1 ,O’Mahony F 2 . 1Keele UniversityMedical School, 2 University Hospitalof North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent.18. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease andPelvic Infection – A PictorialReview. Hall SJL, Cantin P, PearsonSA, Dubbins PA , DeFriend DE(Derriford Hospital, Plymouth).19. Don't Forget the Aorta! Davidson J,Diment C (Salford Royal Hospital).20. Correlation between Ultrasoundand Hysteroscopy in Patients withPostmenopausal Bleeding. PlazaSD, Webb D. (HinchingbrookeHospital, Cambridgeshire).21. Ultrasound Abnormalities inChildren Under 2 Years with FirstProven Urinary Tract Infection.Neale E, Set P (AddenbrookesHospital, Cambridge).25. Audit of Adherence to RoutineGuidelines for UltrasoundScanning within the DiabeticAntenatal Clinic. Ross F 1 , O'MahonyF 2 , Indusekhar R 2 . 1 Keele UniversityMedical School, 2 University Hospitalof North Staffordshire.26. Hurdles in Introducing ContrastEnhanced Ultrasound and How toOvercome Them. Webb J, Ragel M,(Aintree University Hospitals).27. A Retrospective Study to Evaluatethe Usefulness of UltrasoundCore Biopsy in the Diagnosis ofRadial Scar Lesions. Borgen R,Dodgeon J, Seddon D, Howe M,Knox F, Wilson M (WythenshaweHospital).19

poster exhibition . . .28. Is Three-Dimensional (3D) AxialStrain Imaging Likely to beWorthwhile? Garcia L 1 , Berry GP 1 ,Woodward A 2 , Bamber JC 1 . 1 Instituteof Cancer Research, Sutton, Surrey.2INCAT, Prospect Way, LondonLuton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire.29. Role of Ultrasound in Diagnosisand Management of PlacentalAbruption. Mohiyiddeen L, NishanthP, Briggs S (Wythenshawe Hospital).30. Ultrasound Support for One StopUrology Clinics. Hamm RS, JohnsonH, Meakin K (Royal Liverpool andBroadgreen University HospitalTrust).31. How Good is Ultrasound inDetecting Vasa Praevia? CummingSM, Yeh P (Rosie UltrasoundDepartment, Cambridge UniversityHospitals NHS Foundation Trust).32. Investigating the incidence oflate presentation of DevelopmentalDysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in theinfant. Bacon P (Kent & CanterburyNHS Trust Hospital).33. The use of Ultrasound for VascularAccess. Beese RC (Darenth ValleyHospital Dartford).34. Expanding the Clinical Role forSonographers in a Fistula DuplexService. Powell S, Cullen N, ConnollyP, Littler P, Sodha I, Gould D (RoyalLiverpool Hospital).20

Philips family ofultrasound systemsoffer you a clearchoiceThe Philips family of ultrasound systems offers superbimage quality, coupled with unique optimisation toolsand clinical versatility that sets each system apart inits class. There is a system and configuration that isjust right for your requirements.iU22 systemHD7 systemHD15 systemThe Philips flagship iU22 ultrasound system withintelligent control and advanced ergonomic design meetsthe changing needs of the healthcare market. Latestenhancements include volumetric capabilities and newimaging solutions for technically difficult patients.Philips range of HD systems comes with Philips’signature broadband performance, colour Dopplersensitivity and intelligent image optimisation.HD15Introducing the most clinically advancedsystem in the Philips HD familyHD11 XE Feature-rich high definition imagingHD7HD3High performance versatilityYour entry into high definitionperformance.HD11 XE systemHD3 systemGreat performance and patient carewithout compromisePhilips HealthcareThe Observatory, Castlefield Road,Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SG.Tel: 01737 230400Fax: 01737 230401www.philips.com/healthcare21

LIST OF EXHIBITING COMPANIESBMUS 2008CompanyStand NumberThe Bambach Saddle Seat (Europe) Ltd 3Bracco UK Ltd 13Casmed International Ltd 5The College of Radiographers 11HCL Plc 12ManaTech Ltd 7Mindray Co. Ltd 6MIUS Ltd 4SuperSonic Imagine 2Tristel Solutions Ltd 1Vertect Scientific Ltd 8Wisepress Online Bookshop 10Zonare Medical Systems UK Ltd 9AXrEM Companies who will be supporting BMUS 2008 Workshops& Specialty Training sessionsCompanyB K MedicalG E HealthcareKeymedSiemens Medical SolutionsEsaote Europe BVHitachi Medical Systems UK LtdPhilips Medical SystemsSonosite LtdToshiba Medical Systems Ltd22

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Innovations for life.More innovations from Toshiba Medical System’s keep the Aplio XG atthe cutting edge of advanced imaging and workflow. The Aplio XG nowfeatures the new Innovations 2009 release, including: New 18 MHz high frequency linear and matrix array trans ducers toprovide you with the finest image quality possible An even faster core processor to improve diagnostic precisionand productivity Two unique new innovations – MicroPure micro-calcification detectionand ElastoQ quantitative relaxation elastography – to extend yourdiagnostic toolset even furtherToshiba: Made for Patients. Made for You. Made for Life!www.toshiba-medical.co.ukULTRASOUNDCT MRI X-RAY SERVICES24

EXHIBITORS AT BMUS 2008Exhibition Hall 3THE BAMBACH SADDLE SEAT(EUROPE) LTD STAND 3Contact: June CoxEmail: info@bambach.co.ukWebsite: www.bambach.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 20 8532 5100Fax: +44 (0)20 8532 5109The Bambach Saddle Seat (Europe) LtdUnit 6Prospect Business ParkLangston RoadLoughtonEssexIG10 3TRAfter a long day scanning, do yousometimes suffer from backache,shoulder pain or headaches afterholding the same position for longperiods?Sitting down is unnatural for your body.Ordinary chairs place stresses andstrains on your spine, which alsoaffect your shoulders, neck, head, hips,arms and hands. Then, when youperform the movements your jobdemands, with even more awkwardpositions, the problems increase.If you encounter any of these problemsas part of your job, the good news isyou don’t have to put up with them byusing a 100% natural solution.The solution could lie in the BambachSaddle Seat – Come and see us on ourstand and find out!BRACCO UK LTD STAND 13Contact: Ms Nicky MillsEmail: nicky.mills@bracco.comTel: +44(0)1628851500Fax: +44 (0)1628 819317Bracco UK LtdBracco HouseMercury ParkWycombe LaneWooburn GreenHigh WycombeHP10 0HHBracco Imaging SpA is one of theworlds leading imaging companies, itsproducts are sold in over 80 countrieswith a global reputation for researchand development.Bracco UK Limited established in2001 supports customers withproducts for X-Ray, MagneticResonance and Ultrasound imagingmodalities. Bracco continues itscommitment to education in the fieldof ultrasound imaging following thegrowth in the use of ultrasoundcontrast agents to provide diagnosticcapability in this developing area.CASMED INTERNATIONALLTD STAND 5Contact: Debbie CastleEmail: sales@casmed.co.ukWebsite: www.casmed.co.ukTel: +44 (0)1372 720230Fax: +44 (0)1372 720260Casmed International LtdUnit C, Blenheim House1 Blenheim Road25

EpsomSurreyKT20 7RYCasmed International has been inexistence since 1984 producing highquality devices for use in ultrasoundincluding needle guides and cystaspiration needles. We stock a widerange of covers designed to fit allmakes of ultrasound probes. We arealso pleased to announce that wenow produce balloons for endoscopyultrasound.Our manufacturing processes are ofthe highest quality. They are fullycompliant with strict Europeanstandards. In recognition have beenawarded the CE mark. All productscomply with Quality Control Systemsin accordance with Internationalstandards. These include ISO90001:2000 – ISO 13485:2003, whichallows traceability throughout theentire manufacturing process.THE COLLEGE OFRADIOGRAPHERS STAND 11Email: info@sor.orgWebsite: www.sor.orgTel: +44 (0)20 7740 7200Fax: +44 (0)20 7740 7233The College of Radiographers207 Providence SquareMill StreetLondonSE1 2EWThe College of Radiographers iscommitted to promoting and developingthe science and practice ofradiography across the spheres ofultrasound, plain film imaging, nuclearmedicine, magnetic resonance imagingand radiotherapy. We work withmembers and other colleagues topromote uni- and inter-professionalstudy and research in these fieldsand make a major contribution topolicy development.Visitors to our stand can meetrepresentatives from the College whowill be able to discuss current andemerging educational, professionaland workforce issues related tosonography.In addition, a broad selection ofpublications, including information on‘CPD Now' our online CPD system,will be available.We look forward to welcoming bothmembers and non-members to ourstand – and, for non-members,discussing the benefits of becoming amember!HCL HEALTHCARE STAND 12Contact: David RennieE-mail: david.rennie@hclplc.comTel/fax: 0207 451 1449Healthcare Locums PlcGreener House66-68 HaymarketLondonSW1Y 4RFHCL Healthcare are the UK’s leadingHealthcare Recruitment Agency. Thecombination of our highly experiencedteam and extensive database of highcalibre, fully compliant medical professionalsensures that we can providefirst class service to our clients andcandidates alike.26

We have both locum and permanentpositions available within Ultrasoundand all other diagnostic radiographymodalities. Our team of Consultantspossesses a wealth of knowledge inthe healthcare recruitment sector andhas strong working relationships withthe NHS, ISTCs, the MoD, and alsonumerous private hospitals.For more information visit our team atstand 12.MANA-TECH LTD STAND 7Contact: Chris BolterEmail: sales@mana-tech.comWebsite: www.mana-tech.comTel: +44 (0) 1283538538Mana-Tech LtdStudio 2Waterside CourtThird AvenueBurton-on-TrentDE14 2WQDistributor for CIVCO, SenoRx andAngiotech products.MINDRAY INTERNATIONALLTD STAND 6Contact: Cherrie HuangEmail: Cherrie.huang@mindray.comWebsite: www.mindray.com.cnTel: +44 (0)208 408 1029Fax: +44 (0) 208 288 3911Mindray Co. LtdRegal Suite 36/F Regal House70 London RoadTwickenhamMiddlesexTW1 3QSMindray offers ultrasound imagingsolutions that provide both high qualityand cost-effectiveness.Mindray products offer uncompromisedimage quality, allowing the visualisationof fine nerve and vessel detail. Thisability to easily see targets results inundemanding, fast and successfulprocedures.MIUS LTD STAND 4Contact: Don BlandEmail: sales@mius.org.ukWebsite: www.mius.org.ukTel: +44 (0)1452 729380Fax: +44 (0)1452 729488Mount International UltrasoundServices LtdUnit 1-3The Glenmore CentreMarconi DriveWaterwells Business ParkGloucesterGL2 2APMIUS has had an eleventh year ofsuccessive growth with turnover for2008 reaching towards £3 million,much of which is due to the increaseduptake on MIUS service contracts,and our latest service (Probe fix)which is a customised process forcarrying out repairs to any make andtype of Probe including TOE.Our ServicesSERVICE CONTRACTS – MIUS offervery competitive and, where required,flexible service contract rates on mostmakes and models of ultrasoundsystems. The large and rapidly27

growing number of hospitals usingMIUS are making savings ofhundreds of thousands of poundsevery year. Hammersmith aloneestimate a saving of over £450,000over the past 3 years.PROBES – Do not purchase a newtransducer until you have tried ourprobe repair service. Repairs include:Cable tear, strain relief grommet, Lensreplacements, Connectors, Crackedcases etc. Repairs from only£375.NEW & PRE-OWNED – Ultrasoundsystems and transducers are availablefrom stock.MIUS launch a new ultrasoundsystem with 4D capability andwith propriety software to calculateVascular Wellness.RENTAL – If you are struggling toreduce your waiting lists, need equipmentwhilst waiting for a newscanner or for a research projectwe can help. We have a large stockand range of modern ultrasoundsystems that are available right nowfor short, medium and long termrentals and at very competitive prices.SUPERSONIC IMAGINE STAND 2Contact: Joël GayEmail: joel.gay@supersonicimagine.frTel: +33 486 790 313Fax: +33 442 525 921Supersonic ImagineLes Jardins de la Duranne510, rue René DescartesF-13857Aix-en-ProvenceCedexFranceSuperSonic Imagine has developed anew ultrasound system with a uniqueplatform and revolutionary technology,which launches during the 4thquarter 2008. The company holdsthe exclusive rights to 21 patentsand submissions, as well as aunique expertise that has allowedthe creation of this revolutionarysystem.The flexible software architecture (frombeamforming to display) allows anUltrafast acquisition rate of up to20,000 images per second andgenerates extraordinary imagequality. It also allows the detectionand quantification of the movementof shear waves generated byacoustic radiation force. This bringsan irrefutable quantitative measurementof tissue elasticity and areal-time color display of theelasticity image. This new realtimeultrasound mode is namedShearWave Elastography.TRISTEL SOLUTIONS LTDSTAND 1Contact: Sarah SadlerEmail: Sarah.sadler@tristel.comTel: +44 (0)1638 721500Fax: +44 (0)1638 721911Tristel Solutions LtdLynx Business ParkUnit 1B, Fordham RoadSnailwellNewmarketCambsCB8 7NY28

The Tristel Solutions chlorine dioxiderange of products for ultrasound isthe world’s first decontaminationsystem specifically devised for noninvasiveand invasive ultrasoundprobes, probe holders andaccessories. In the ultrasounddepartment, decontamination is animportant issue because of the riskof cross contamination fromcontaminated equipment. Theinfection control risks associated withultrasound are becoming more widelyrecognised.Sonix OP for abdominal, breast, FASTexam, gynaecology and fertility,musculoskeletal, obstetric, prostate,superficial structures and vascular.Sonix CEP for abdominal, adultcardiac, FAST scan, musculoskeletal,ob/gyn, superficial structures andvascular.Sonix SP for abdominal, adult cardiac,breast, FAST exam, gynaecology andfertility, musculoskeletal, obstetric,prostate, superficial structures andvascular.VERTEC SCIENTIFIC LTD STAND 8Contact: Debbie BarkerEmail: dbarker@vertec.co.ukTel: +44 (0)7500 977582Vertec Scientific Ltd5 Comet HouseCalleva ParkAldermastonReadingRG7 8JAVertec Scientific is one of the leadingdistributors of diagnostic imagingsystems in the UK. Its range includesDEXA, digital x-ray and MR fromleading global manufacturers.Last year the Company added theinnovative Sonix range from Ultrasonix,headquartered in Canada. The Sonixseries is based on flexible softwarearchitecture to enable it to adapt tounfolding clinical demands as theyarrive.This versatility allows Sonix to beconfigured and optimised dependingon the required applications:WISEPRESS ONLINEBOOKSHOP STAND 10Email: bookshop@wisepress.comWebsite: www.wisepress.comTel: +44 (0)20 8715 1812Fax: +44 (0)20 8715 1722Wisepress Online BookshopThe Old Lamp Works25 High PathMerton AbbeyLondonSW19 2JLWisepress.com, Europe’s leadingconference bookseller, has a completerange of books and journals relevantto the themes of the meeting. Bookscan be purchased at the stand or, ifyou would rather not carry them,posted to you – Wisepress will deliverworldwide. In addition to attending250 conferences per year, Wisepresshas a comprehensive medical andscientific bookshop online with greatoffers, some up to 40% off thepublisher list prices.29

ZONARE MEDICAL SYSTEMSLTD STAND 9Contact: Lesley BrownEmail: lesley.brown@zonare.co.ukWebsite: www.zonare.co.ukTel: +44 (0)8448 711 811Fax: +44 (0)8448 711 810Zonare Medical Systems UK LtdSuite A8, Westacott Business CentreWestacott WayLittlewick GreenMaidenheadBerkshireSL6 3RTZONARE Medical Systems, Inc.designs, develops, and manufacturespremium compact performance ultrasoundsolutions, which combinerevolutionary technology with aninnovative physical design.Zone Sonography technologyZONARE’s unique patented approachto ultrasound imaging, is focused onbringing the highest performance to allclinical settings, leading to advanceddiagnostic capabilities, more costeffective operation and increasedvalue to providers.This technology enables ZONARE todeliver industry firsts such as IQScan and Zone SpeedTechnology. Many new features willbe incorporated into the next majorsoftware release due for RSNA, whichexisting users can download fromthe internet. These features and otherinnovations represent only the startof a long list of developments thatwill bring a new era for diagnosticultrasound.For more information, please visit ourweb site at www.zonare.comGalleriaEUROSON 2009Email: info@euroson2009.orgWebsite: www.euroson2009.orgnatalie.samat@btinternet.comTel: +44 (0)20 7636 3714Fax: +44 (0)20 7323 2175Euroson 2009BMUS36 Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1LSIn 2009, Edinburgh will be the hostcity for Euroson, the annual meetingof EFSUMB. Euroson 2009 will beheld in conjunction with the BMUS2009 Annual Scientific Meeting andwe are delighted to invite all of ourultrasound colleagues from the U.K,Europe and elsewhere to join us.Edinburgh is a thriving, dynamic citywith every modern amenity, as wellas many fine historic buildings. TheEdinburgh International ConferenceCentre, the venue for Euroson 2009, isa large, state of the art facility in thecity centre close to the many shops,hotels and restaurants.Euroson 2009 will be a greatopportunity to see and hear the latestin ultrasound technology, clinicalapplications and practice through ourprogramme of expert reviews,research sessions and technicalexhibition. You can also enhance30

your practical knowledge and skillsthrough our extended programme ofhands-on workshops and trainingsessions.Do join us in Edinburgh in December2009, where you can enjoy someScottish entertainment and be sureof a great Scottish welcome.VASA PREVIA FOUNDATIONContact: Daren Samat or NatalieSamatEmail: daren.samat@btinternet.com ornatalie.samat@btinternet.comTel: +44 (0)7864 698 742Fax: +44 (0)1494 721153UKVP raising awareness of VasaPraeviac/o 16 Runrig HillChesham BoisAmershamBuckinghamshireHP6 6DLVASA PRAEVIA raising awareness...trying to save little lives...Vasa Praevia is an obstetric conditionwhich is thought to affect approximately555 pregnancies per year inthe UK.If it is not diagnosed antenatally – theoutcome for the newborn is usuallyfatal – however this is an almostentirely avoidable tragedy.The simple implementation of aroutine antenatal diagnosis by ultrasoundwill prevent the hundreds ofneedless deaths of babies every yearin the UK alone.VASA PRAEVIA raising awarenessis a UK registered charity which isdedicated to educating the obstetricmedical community and to raisingawareness of the condition.The charity provides access to freeeducational presentations by PhilippeJeanty MD. PhD (www.thefetus.net)for obstetricians, sonographers, midwivesand students.It also provides advice and assistanceto families – both those fortunate tohave received an antenatal diagnosis –but sadly and more often those whohave not received such a diagnosis.Access to a comprehensive list offree educational materials includingthe article Vasa Praevia: A PreventableTragedy – by Elizabeth DalyJones et al – published Ultrasound(the BMUS journal) in February2008 can be found on our web sitewww.vasapraevia.co.uk.All of our work is undertaken by ateam of dedicated volunteers and isfunded entirely by donations gratefullyreceived from the public.AxREM(Association of Healthcare TechnologyProviders for Imaging, Radiotherapyand Care)B-K MEDICALContact: Geoff PickE-mail: info@uk.bkmed.comWebsite: www.bkmed.comTel: +44 (0) 1628 825770Fax: +44 (0) 1628 82697031

B-K Medical Ltd11 Grove ParkWhite WalthamBerksSL6 3LWBK Medical, part of the Analogiccorporation, are based in Berkshireand are most noted within the ultrasoundcommunity for their scannersbeing used in Surgical applications,most notably Urology, Colo-rectal andHepato-biliary.Available to use during BMUS 2009workshops will be the latest version ofthe highly successful BK MedicalPro-Focus scanner the Ultraview.The Ultraview uses new image compoundingand filtering techniques todramatically improve image qualityacross a wide range of transducers.BK staff will be on hand to discussany queries about the range ofscanners and speciality transducers.ESAOTE EUROPE BVContact: Lee EvansEmail: ukinquiries@esaote.nlWebsite: www.Esaote.comTel: +44 (0) 118 965 3500Fax: +44 (0) 709 288 0231Esaote Europe BVUK Branch Office400 Thames Valley ParkReadingRG6 1PTVisit Esaote at BMUS2008 to discussthe exciting opportunities that the nextgeneration of ultrasound scannerscan offer your practice. As well asthe class-leading MyLab25Goldmobile scanner, showcasing will beEsaote’s state-of-the-art advancedMyLab70 ‘Gold’ platform. This systemnot only incorporates the latesttechnologies such as Virtual NavigatorFusion software and IMT capability,but also ergonomic 18MHzAppleProbes. Come and visit theEsaote team and be innovated.GE HEALTHCARE ROOM 10Contact: Tony DohertyEmail: tony.doherty@ge.comWebsite: www.gehealthcare.comTel: +44 (0) 1234 340 881Fax: +44 (0) 1234 266 261GE Healthcare2, Napier RoadBedfordMK41 OJWHeadquartered in the United Kingdom,GE Healthcare provides transformationalmedical technologies andservices that are shaping a new age ofpatient care. Our expertise in medicalimaging and information technologies,medical diagnostics, patient monitoringsystems, performance improvement,drug discovery, and biopharmaceuticalmanufacturing technologies is helpingclinicians around the world re-imaginenew ways to predict, diagnose, inform,treat and monitor disease, so patientscan live their lives to the fullest.In Ultrasound we focus on applicationsthat will create new clinical value foryou and your patients. Then, we bringthem to life through annual breakthroughswithin our LOGIQ ® , Vivid ® andVoluson ® product families.It's all about giving you the freedom tosee Ultrasound in brand new ways.32

Volume ultrasound. Compact ultrasound.Powerful IT solutions.platforms combining state-of-the-arttechnology with unrivalled imagequality across all applications.HITACHI MEDICAL SYSTEMS UKLTD ROOM 16Contact: Barbara DowellEmail: b.dowell@hitachi-medicalsystems.comTel: +44 (0) 870 5133047Fax: +44 (0)1933 405 859Hitachi Medical Systems Ltd5 Regent ParkBooth DriveWellingboroughNorthantsNN8 6GRHitachi Medical Systems – Inspire theNext “Global Leadership inElastography”The success of Hitachi MedicalSystems is built on the foundation ofan $80.9 billion, global electronicscompany with 356,000 employeesand 90 years of invention and accomplishment.Hitachi’s dedication to futureinnovations lies within 33 researchfacilities delivering advanced productsolutions which contribute to globalultrasound development and technologicalleadership. This traditioncontinues with Hitachi’s Real-timeTissue Elastography (HI-RTE), apowerful modality for the assessmentof tissue elasticity allowing lesions tobe characterised more rapidly andwith a higher degree of confidence. Inuse around the globe for over sixyears, 2nd generation HI-RTEenhances breast, thyroid, prostateand MSK examinations. HI-RTE isavailable across all HI-VISIONOLYMPUS KEYMED LTD ROOM 7Contact: Customer ServicesDepartmentEmail: keymed@keymed.co.ukWebsite: www.keymed.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 1702 616333Fax: +44 (0) 1702 465677Olympus KeyMed LtdKeymed HouseStock RoadSouthend-on-SeaEssexSS2 5QHOlympus KeyMed is the exclusive UKdistributor for Aloka, a partnershipthat has been in place for over twentyyears. Aloka has developed anenviable reputation for producingversatile ultrasound systems benefitingfrom pioneering technologies. Aloka’slatest range includes:• ProSound Alpha 10 – encompassingindustry-leading tools suchas Broadband Harmonics TM ,Directional eFlow TM and AdaptiveImage Processing• ProSound Alpha 7 – a compactpremium level system inheritingunique technologies from theAlpha 10• ProSound SSD-3500SX – highlymobile system with full Dopplercapabilities and comprehensiveReal-Time 3D imaging33

• T3000 – an innovative laptop basedsystem for portable, point of careuse• ProSound 6 & ProSound 2 – fullydigital black & white systemsoffering class leading imagequalityPHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMSROOM 8Contact: Katie O’DriscollEmail: katie.odriscoll@philips.comWebsite: www.philips.com/healthcareTel: +44 (0) 1737 230404Fax: +44 (0) 1737 230401Philips Medical SystemsThe ObservatoryCastlefield RoadReigateSurreyRH2 0FYPhilips will introduce its family of ultrasoundsystems.The iU22 flagship ultrasound systemwith intelligent control and advancedergonomic design meets the changingneeds of the healthcare market.Latest enhancements includevolumetric capabilities and newimaging solutions for technicallydifficult patients.Philips range of HD systems comeswith Philips’ signature broadbandperformance, colour Doppler sensitivityand intelligent image optimisation.The HD15 is the most clinicallyadvanced system in the Philips HDfamily. The HD11 XE comes withfeature-rich high definition imagingand the HD7 offers high performanceversatility. The HD3 provides entryinto high definition performance.SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONSROOM 5Website: www.siemens.co.uk/medicalTel: +44 (0)800 512 128Fax: +44 (0)1276 696 081Siemens HealthcareSir William Siemens SquareFrimleyCamberleyGU16 8QDSiemens at BMUS 2008In line with our reputation forinnovation; Siemens Healthcare willbe showcasing our latest ultrasoundsystems and imaging technologies atBMUS 2008Siemens healthcare can meet all yourclinical requirements with our newclass leading systems. The ACUSONS2000 is just one of the new systemsto join this innovative range withtechnologies such as eSie TouchElasticity, Virtual Touch Quantification,Syngo Auto Ob and STIC. TheS2000 is ready for silicontransducers, the first development inprobe technology in over 40 yearswhich will open new imaginghorizons.The Acuson S2000, Acuson X300 PEand Acuson P50 will be readilyavailable during the hands on workshopsor why not explore our newclass leading technologies and meetthe Siemens team in Room 5.34

SONOSITE LTD ROOM 6Website: www.sonosite.comTel: +44 (0)1462 444 800Fax: +44 (0)1462 444 801Sonosite LtdAlexander House40A Wilbury WayHitchinHertsSG4 0APThe new SonoSite ® M-Turbo handcarriedultrasound system is designedto provide full ultrasound capabilitiesfor point-of-care demands. Building onthe global success and provenreliability of SonoSite products, theM-Turbo system and SonoSite manufacturedtransducers are designed towithstand a one metre drop onto a hardsurface. The system also has sealedsurfaces that can be wiped downwith disinfectant to aid infectioncontrol.The M-Turbo boots within secondsof a cold start, and offers a 16-fold increase in processing powerfrom previous platforms, generatingdramatic improvements in imagequality.TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMSROOM 9Toshiba has a commitment toinnovation which has resulted in alarge number of technological breakthroughsand world firsts.AplioXG:Provides the performance highenddiagnosis and researchdemand. Powerful intelligentcomponent architecture enablesexcellent diagnostic performanceand offers great potential fornew advanced applications suchas Micropure and Elastography.XarioXG: Features the latest imagingtechnologies migrated fromPremium systems. XarioXGprovides excellent image quality,mobility and flexibility.Xario:Toshiba brings premium technologyto an affordable platform,combining the highest level ofperformance with ergonomicdesign.NemioXG: The next generation of premiumcompact Ultrasound.The system and SonoSite manufacturedtransducers carry the same,unprecedented five-year warranty thatSonoSite introduced with the launchof the MicroMaxx ® system in 2005.Ultrasound where you need it, whenyou need it!35

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LIVER METASTASESSENSITIVITYSPECIFICITY95% 95%81%85%Baseline Ultrasound Baseline Ultrasound After SonoVue Injection After SonoVue Injection52%54%40%43%R1 R2 R1 R2Data from reference #1 Data from reference #1An Improved Imaging Method to Characterize Focal Liver Lesions ® ® ® SonoVue ®Sulphur hexafluorideAbbreviated Prescribing Information – for full prescribinginformation, including side effects, precautions and contraindications,see Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).Presentation:Uses: Dosage andAdministration: Contra-indications: Baseline USContrast- enhanced US Precautions and Warnings: Pregnancy and Lactation:Interactions:Undesirable Effects: For more information please contact: ukenquiries@bracco.com Overdose:Pharmaceutical Precautions:Legal Category:Authorisation Numbers:NHS List Price: Date of preparation:Adverse events should be reported. Reportingforms and information can be found atwww.yellowcard.co.uk. Adverse eventsshould also be reported to Bracco on01628 851500.37

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GE Healthcare+++++LOGIQ E9Volume NavigationReal-time ultrasound fusion.GE imagination at workFor decades, GE has delivered acontinuous stream of breakthroughtechnologies resulting in VolumeUltrasound technology which hasset the standards for image quality,accelerated new applications andincreased clinical efficiency. Today,Voluson ultrasound platform is thesystem of choice for women’shealthcare.© 2008 General Electric CompanyGE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary CareDiagnostics, LLC, a subsidiary of General ElectricCompany, doing business as GE Healthcare.GE Healthcare Ultrasound2 Napier Road, Bedford, MK 41 0JWUNITED KINGDOMPhone: (+44) 1234 340881Fax: (+44) 1234 266261For more information aboutGE Healthcare’s ultrasoundproducts, please visit usonline at gehealthcare.com