FUJIFILM Sonosite Unveils AI-Powered Ultrasound Tool to Help Clinicians With Peripheral IV Planning

The system enhances vascular access planning by providing real-time pre-scan differentiation between veins and arteries, which is expected to streamline clinical workflow.

FUJIFILM Sonosite has unveiled PIV Assist, a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to support clinicians in planning peripheral intravenous (PIV) access.

The system enhances vascular access planning by providing real-time pre-scan differentiation between veins and arteries, which is expected to streamline clinical workflow.

Commenting on its significance, Richard Fabian, president and CEO of FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., said, "Peripheral IV procedures are among the most common performed on patients, and growing evidence supports ultrasound-guided insertion as a helpful technique, especially for those with difficult IV access”

“At Sonosite, we have a long history of innovation in both education and product development. PIV Assist is an AI-powered tool we developed in close collaboration with our customers. It’s designed to reduce cognitive load and enhance clinician confidence during vascular access planning - both of which are critical to delivering effective patient care," he added.

How PIV Works

PIV Assist offers real-time vascular guidance by distinguishing veins from arteries during a pre-scan, which allows clinicians to identify suitable vessels for cannulation.

Further, it calculates and displays the catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) along with the depth of the vein’s center, providing essential data for access planning.

The feature also delivers colour-coded feedback, marking veins according to the maximum recommended catheter gauge and highlighting arteries in red to enhance safety.

In addition, PIV Assist assesses vessel size to suggest an optimal catheter gauge, supporting evidence-based clinical decisions.

Powered by an AI model trained on tens of thousands of ultrasound scan images, the system is designed to deliver consistent and accurate vessel identification across varied clinical scenarios.

Reportedly, the feature will be available on Sonosite LX, Sonosite PX, and Sonosite ST ultrasound systems.

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