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TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW of PureWave crystal technology with new developments in tissue aberration correction technology. These advancements compensate for the affects of adipose layers and suboptimal resolution at extended depths. In addition, Philips is highlighting Protocols. Fully customizable, clinicians can set up their own protocol for any type of exam. An on-screen list informs users of the required views, images are pre-annotated saving time and keystrokes, and prompts alerts for measurements and modes. Results from several studies show that exam time can be reduced by 30 to 50 percent using Protocols. Siemens Medical Solutions (Booth 7713) is spot- articulating arm providing a wide range of motion to achieve a comfortable scanning position. In the P-Class, Siemens is demonstrating how the industry’s ﬁ rst pocket ultrasound system, the Acuson P10, can be used to complement diagnostic care and triage, in cardiology, emergency care and obstetrics. The system weighs 1.6 pounds, and ﬁts easily into a lab coat pocket, allowing physicians to bring the system to patients. Its emergency applications include FAST (focused assessment with sonography for trauma) to detect ﬂuid, determining cardiac activity and pericardial effusion, as well as detecting abdominal aortic aneurysms and performing pelvic exams. Toshiba America Medical Systems (Booth 7130) is lighting its X-class and P-class products, including the new Acuson X300 all-purpose ultrasound system, which is capable of performing vascular age assessments using the syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP) for cardiovascular risk assessment. The technique renders a combined risk score that includes factors such as a measurement of the carotid intimamedia thickness, Framingham risk index assessment and comparison with the Atherosclerosis Risk in introducing its 4D volume imaging applications for ultrasound. The new 4D applications help physicians to better perform transvaginal/OB, small parts and abdomen imaging procedures, resulting in less variation in the acquired images, the ability to analyze data after a patient is discharged, improved productivity and ultimately a better diagnosis. The 4D transducers on display include: ÿ Microconvex, a transducer unique to Toshiba, which can better image the abdomen and also be used for guidance in R/F ablations, the company says. ÿ Endocavity, which provides 4D images for transvaginal and OB procedures. ÿ Linear, used to image small parts of the anatomy, including the testes, thyroid and breasts. Zonare Medical Systems (Booth 5305) is showcasing Communities (ARIC) database. syngo AHP combines all of that information to estimate vascular age, enabling physicians to predict a person’s risk of coronary heart disease. Also part of the X-class, the Acuson X150 ultrasound system is compact and portable and features a ﬁeldupgradeable system which allows the ﬂexibility to add sensitive color and power Doppler capabilities and a cardiac screening application. The Acuson X150 features 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging for the construction of real-time 3D images during free-hand acquisition. Its 15-inch ﬂat-panel display is mounted on an its new z.one ultra system, the company’s next-generation convertible ultrasound platform. Based on Zone Sonography technology, the z.one ultra system features advanced software and hardware and transducer technology, including a new basic cardiac package. With the touch of a button, clinicians are able to convert the z.one system from a full-featured, cart-based system into a premium compact ultrasound system. The z.one system’s Zone Sonography softwarebased architecture allows its performance to be upgraded. System upgrades can be downloaded via the internet, allowing for fast, convenient advances in clinical capabilities and clinicians to cost-effectively maintain the system, the company says. The company also is showing a basic cardiac package as a work in progress. Using the P4-1c transducer, the package includes 2D imaging with two harmonic and four fundamental frequencies. It also has M-Mode with a basic calculation package and 2D measurements for evaluating left ventricular function. Additionally, PW Doppler for basic evaluations and measurements is included as well as color Doppler for valvular assessment. Introduced last year and being shown again this year is the comprehensive obstetrical calculations package. The upgrade includes Nuchal Translucency (NT) and nasal bone length measurements. In addition, cerebella diameter, humeral, radius and ulnar measurements have been added to the OB calculation package, as well as measurements for fetal ﬁbula. HealthImaging.com 52 N O V E M B E R 2 0 07 | Health Imaging & IT Siemens: Acuson P10 handheld ultrasound Philips: iU22 ultrasound http://HealthImaging.com

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Health Imaging & IT November 2007 RSNA 360 Table of Contents Table of Contents On the Web: HealthImaging.com The Enterprise: Imaging & IT = Knowledge News Update RSNA 360: Technology Previews RSNA 360: PACS RSNA 360: PACS Peripherals RSNA 360: Reading Services RSNA 360: Voice Recognition & Reporting RSNA 360: Furniture RSNA 360: CT RSNA 360: Molecular Imaging RSNA 360: Advanced Visualization RSNA 360: MRI RSNA 360: Ultrasound RSNA 360: Health IT RSNA 360: Cardiac Imaging RSNA 360: Digital X-ray RSNA 360: Women’s Imaging RSNA 360: CAD RSNA 360: Data Storage & Archiving RSNA 360: Displays RSNA 360: Oncology Imaging PACS & the EHR: Users Love the Link Lung CAD: A Power Tool in the Imaging Toolset Special Section: RIS/PACS: Efficiency Gains through Integration Fine-Tuning Breast Imaging Workflow Peace of Mind: Long-term Archives that Deliver QA in Medical Displays: Two Approaches CPOE: Wonders in Workflow Emergency Imaging in Flux Reader's Resource Stat Sheet

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