EP27. Technology Update - CIVCO Envision Probe Covers With Emily Smith and Justin Reynolds

The Sonography Lounge

The Sonography Lounge Hosts Lori and Trisha dive get the low-down on new technology updates with Emily Smith and Justin Reynolds of CIVCO Medical Solutions. They discuss the Envision Gel-Free Ultrasound Transducer Covers, the technology behind them and clinical applications.

Emily has been a clinical marketing specialist at CIVCO for almost 5 years. Emily was board certified as a diagnostic medical sonographer 28 years ago in ABD, OB, RVT and PS and has spent most of her career in clinical areas and education. Emily has 2 daughters and enjoys anything outdoors.

Justin has been with CIVCO for over 5 years and runs the Infection Control product line, which is focused on providing a full suite of viral barrier solutions for the many types and applications of ultrasound. Justin is married with 2 children and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, tinkering in the workshop and reading.

CIVCO's goal is to enable clinicians to provide safer outcomes by developing patient-focused products, delivering outstanding service and superior quality.

For more than 35 years, CIVCO Medical Solutions has been committed to making image-guided procedures safer through the design, manufacturing, and marketing of medical products.

Our products are trusted by physicians and clinicians in radiology, regional anesthesia, vascular access, men's and women's health, cardiology, infection control, sterile processing, and surgery, primarily focusing on the use of ultrasound.

Founded in 1981 on the principles of innovation and exceptional service, CIVCO is a global organization with customers in 85 countries and a partner to the top ultrasound manufacturers around the world.

Growth is a part of our history and a key driver to this day. Our first acquisition was of ATL Accessories prostate treatment equipment in 1999, and most recently in 2016 of PCI Medical, a leader in ultrasound probe and endoscopy high-level disinfection.

Over 100 associates work for CIVCO between our corporate headquarters in Coralville, Iowa, and our main production facility in Kalona, Iowa. CIVCO is a subsidiary of Roper Technologies.

CIVCO is certified as part of ISO 13485 Quality Management System. To ensure continued excellence, a certified organization audits our quality system annually. Registrations, certifications, and assessments are performed by the SGS United Kingdom Ltd. Systems & Services Certification.

CIVCO Medical Solutions: https://www.civco.com

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Societies and Certification Agencies:

International Accreditation Commission: https://intersocietal.org/

Society of Vascular Ultrasound: https://www.svu.org/

Society of Vascular Surgery: https://vascular.org/

American College of Radiology: https://www.acr.org/

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: https://www.aium.org/

Want to become a Sonographer? Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx