Neurodiagnostics developer Cadwell Industries has launched its latest Sierra software release providing patent-pending, synchronized ultrasound and electromyography (EMG).
Combined with the Sierra Summit electrodiagnostic system and Sierra NMUS1 integrated ultrasound, the update brings electrophysiological data and ultrasound imaging together in real-time on a single screen. This aims to assist in needle EMG, chemodenervation, nerve block, and hydrodissection procedures.
Alongside concurrent EMG and ultrasound, the update also offers image processing features to help improve visualization of neuromuscular structures and new tools designed to support the electrodiagnostic workflow. These include the following:
- Q-Mode: Quantifies pathology in muscle and nerve tissue, features tools to improve reproducibility of data collection and results
- EMG/US Guidance+: Uses concurrent EMG and ultrasound technology to support chemodenervation and other guided injection procedures
- Dual/Quad Mode: Offers side-by-side visualization of anatomical structures, allowing real-time comparison of normal versus abnormal physiology and structural changes
- Auto Mute: Automatically silences audio feedback when the needle is removed
- Sierra Analytics: Includes DBSync and other data mining tools for retrospective analysis and research of clinical data
Cadwell will debut the Sierra software update at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, to be held April 5 to 9.
