EchoNous Announces Sale of 157 Units of Kosmos Ultrasound Technology to Madrid’s Primary Care System
June 17 2024 - 12:39PM
EchoNous, a leader in AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound systems
(POCUS), is excited to announce the installation of 157 Kosmos
units in more than 150 primary care centers across Madrid, Spain.
Known for its portability and user-friendly design, the handheld
Kosmos system simplifies access to diagnostic-grade ultrasound
imaging, allowing users of almost all experience levels to perform
accurate ultrasound assessments.
The installation is part of Spain’s ongoing initiative to expand
the capabilities of its primary care centers and reduce congestion
in its hospital system. Traditionally, Spanish citizens have relied
on hospitals to undergo ultrasound examinations, from standard
check-ups to emergency care. As a result, many hospitals have
become severely overcrowded, often forcing new patients to wait
several months for ultrasound examinations, which are required for
accurate diagnoses of myriad conditions.
By empowering primary care physicians with Kosmos, Madrid’s
healthcare system aims to make primary care centers the first stop
for patients requiring ultrasound examinations, removing pressure
from the hospital system. Kosmos offers numerous advanced features,
including AI-driven anatomical labeling, precise view
identification, and essential cardiac function calculations such as
ejection fraction and stroke volume. These features enable the user
to quickly examine the patient and determine whether a hospital
visit is necessary.
From an operational standpoint, administering ultrasound
examinations as early as possible stands to add a new level of
efficiency to Madrid’s healthcare system. Patients who are
confirmed healthy will be diverted from hospitals while patients
who require further investigation will face fewer delays between
vital examinations.
“Kosmos super-portable equipment helps family physicians perform
ultrasounds with remarkable simplicity and accuracy while bringing
innocuous diagnostic imaging tests directly to the patient’s point
of care,” said a Madrid physician involved in the Kosmos rollout.
“Overall, this type of equipment brilliantly supports the core
objectives of introducing ultrasounds to Madrid’s primary care
space: increasing the capabilities of first responders, reducing
unnecessary patient referrals, and optimizing care for people who
actually need hospital service.”
The implementation of Kosmos positions Spain and the city of
Madrid as a leader in the global shift towards the use of portable
ultrasound imaging, potentially inspiring other cities and
countries to follow suit. In addition to expanding access to
ultrasound services, the technology provides AI-driven guidance to
assist each user’s formal ultrasound training.
“At EchoNous, our vision is not only to put Kosmos in the hands
of more health care professionals, from doctors to nurses to first
responders, but also to shorten the path of becoming proficient
with ultrasound technology,” said Graham Cox, CEO of EchoNous.
“This partnership is going to bring advanced diagnostic
capabilities to millions of people and help primary care physicians
provide more services to their communities, redefining the concept
of primary care as we know it.”
About EchoNous:
Based in Redmond, Washington, EchoNous is reshaping the
landscape of point-of-care ultrasound. By fusing unparalleled
ultrasound performance with industry-leading AI, EchoNous provides
clinicians with rapid, accurate insights, improving patient
outcomes across healthcare environments. For more information,
visit www.echonous.com.
Luke Baldwin Vice President Global Marketing
luke.baldwin@echonous.com