Qpath E Mobile vs HINTS Exam

Qpath E Mobile is an extension to Qpath E solution that allows physicians to view and document their studies, sign exam worksheets and perform QA on the go! In addition to ultrasound exams, physicians can now create external camera DICOM exams in order to document patient symptoms. To create a new Camera DICOM exam, User can select an existing patient from a worklist, scan a patient barcode with an embedded application scanner or add a patient to the worklist manually. With the camera mode enabled, User may select an exam type and department to send an exam to. Exams with camera pictures and videos are transferred to Qpath E instance and can be accessed from any workstation or a mobile device.

This app was developed to enhance the HINTS exam by using a smartphone to better facilitate effective exam implementation and improve posterior CVA detection for enhanced patient outcomes within primary care, urgent care, and emergency care settings. This application allows for a streamlined screening process, with most full exams being concluded within five minutes from the start, and subjectively, being able to replay the exam video at half-speed allowed for a much easier and more confident assessment of nystagmus direction, skew deviation, and head impulse test corrective saccade with correct training and understanding of the exam's application. The smartphone application starts by taking the user through several screening questions to help determine if the application is appropriate or if a stroke workup is highly indicated. Videos are recorded for review and can be slowed down for optimal evaluation.