New head scanning ultrasound technology could save soldier lives

Leila Helen Eadie

Applied Health Sciences

Press/Media: Research

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A portable ultrasound scanner could save soldiers’ lives by improving the detection of internal head injuries after explosions.

Experts at the University of Aberdeen are working on the technology with the Ministry of Defence’s Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) to create a 3D model of the brain on location that could then be sent to an expert for quick diagnosis.

The aim of the project is to improve the diagnosis of head injuries among soldiers caused by explosions or knocks, such as bleeding in the brain, but it could also be used in everyday medical care.

Period	20 Jun 2016

Media coverage

Title	Portable ultrasound for brain injuries could save soldiers and civilians
Media name/outlet	newspaper/online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	The Guardian newspaper/online
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Ian Sample
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jun/20/portable-ultrasound-for-brain-injuries-could-save-soldiers-and-civilians
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable ultrasound scanner ‘could save lives on battlefield’
Media name/outlet	newspaper/online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	The Scotsman
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Paul Ward
URL	www.scotsman.com/news/portable-ultrasound-scanner-could-save-lives-on-battlefield-1-4158848
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable ultrasound scanner could save soldiers' lives
Media name/outlet	newspaper/online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	The Times
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Neil Johnston
URL	www.thetimes.co.uk/article/portable-ultrasound-scanner-could-save-soldiers-lives-5npt58rsd
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	War zone brain scanner to save lives: System will be able to detect internal bleeding without the need for bulky equipment used in hospitals
Media name/outlet	newspaper online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	Daily Mail Online
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Colin Fernandez
URL	www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3649691/War-zone-brain-scanner-save-lives-able-detect-internal-bleeding-without-need-bulky-equipment-used-hospitals.html
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Brain scan software 'could save lives of soldiers'
Media name/outlet	online news
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	BBC News
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	BBC Newsroom
URL	www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-36574787
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable ultrasound scanner 'could save soldiers' lives'
Media name/outlet	television
Media type	Television
Duration/Length/Size	STV evening news
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Scottish Television
URL	stv.tv/news/north/1357935-portable-ultrasound-scanner-could-save-soldiers-lives/
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable ultrasound scanner 'could save soldiers' lives'
Media name/outlet	television
Media type	Television
Duration/Length/Size	Forces TV - British Forces News
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	British Forces News
URL	www.bfbs.com/news/programmes/british-forces-news
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	New head scanning ultrasound technology could save soldier lives
Media name/outlet	radio
Media type	Radio
Duration/Length/Size	BBC Scotland - NewsDrive
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Bill Whiteford
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable ultrasound scanner ‘could save soldiers’ lives’
Media name/outlet	newspaper/online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	The Press and Journal
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Press Association
URL	https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/pipe/952106/portable-ultrasound-scanner-could-save-soldiers-lives/
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

Title	Portable scanner for brain injuries could save troops' lives in battle
Media name/outlet	newspaper/online
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	The National
Date	20/06/16
Producer/Author	Nan Spowart
URL	www.thenational.scot/news/portable-scanner-for-brain-injuries-could-save-troops-lives-in-battle.18977
Persons	Leila Helen Eadie

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