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Recent highlights:

• The acoustic safety of new ultrasound technologies by K Martin. K Martin reviews the impact of new ultrasound technologies on acoustic output. Advances in ultrasound technology bring important benefits, but are also associated with rising acoustic outputs. As safety parameters fast approach regulatory limits imposed on the manufacturers, this article reiterates the need for ultrasound users to remain vigilant in observing safety indices.

• An evaluation of Thiel-embalmed cadavers for ultrasound-based regional anaesthesia training and research by McLeod et al. McLeod et al. have been trialling the use of Thiel-embalmed cadavers for anaesthesia training. This relatively new preservation technique preserves anatomy and retains the flexibility of the limbs, which is especially useful in simulating the administration of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.