Talking to your iU22

I saw the voice recognition on the iU22 at an SVT day ages ago, but we haven't got one of these machines in our uint.

I wondered if anyone who has an iU22 uses this function (or was it an added option, or dropped from use?)?

I would feel silly doing it, but was thinking the other day that it would be great to use from an ergonomics point of view for VV scans for example - esp for taking a Doppler trace with augmentation ( "Doppler on"......."Doppler off"...)

Does it work or are we quicker to use the machine button controls?
Any thoughts / comments?

We have voice recognition on one of our GE logiq 9s. I had a go with it when we first got the machine about 3 years ago as I thought it would be useful, particularly when scanning in awkward positions on the wards. The trouble I found was that it was quicker altering the controls myself so I didn't tend to use it on a day to day basis but then when I was in a situation where it might have been useful I couldn't remember the commands!Also there is a tendency for the patient to think that you're talking to them -and the already slightly confused ones become more confused when told to 'Steer Left' or 'Steer Right' ! I have to confess I didn't use it at all after a couple of months. Perhaps the newer systems are better though.

I used voice control on a GE system for a while in Bath. At the time I was having some problems with my left shoulder and as such I did find it useful as it significantly reduced the keystroke requirement, which was a particular blesssing when scanning standing patients and other physically awkward situations. It took a little while to set up and get used to but having done that I found it a worthwhile and useful tool. On the other had I guess that with iscan and other equivalents, automated annotation and increasingly ergomomic systems - its potential value may be less pertinent now than a few years ago.