Philips introduces new IntelliVue wireless telemetry system for patient
monitoring
19 May 2005
Andover Mass, USA. Royal Philips Electronics has announced its new
IntelliVue Telemetry System featuring bidirectional communication between
patient-worn transceivers and bedside monitors, and a central station with
remote clinician access. Part of Philips' IntelliVue patient monitoring
portfolio, the new telemetry system uses cellular technology in the WMTS
band for information management and more flexible patient monitoring.
"The Philips IntelliVue Telemetry System was designed with patients,
clinicians and hospital administrators in mind," said David Russell, vice
president, global marketing, patient monitoring for Philips Medical Systems.
"It offers a wider range of solutions that enhance clinical data
accessibility and improve a care team's efficiency. Lightweight wireless
transceivers allow patients to walk around or rest in bed comfortably while
being monitored. Clinicians can access powerful, user-friendly clinical
decision support tools on the IntelliVue Information Center. Additionally,
administrators recognize the value of built-in, scalable reporting tools
that can be easily integrated with existing information systems. Overall,
the IntelliVue Telemetry System is designed to meet the needs of today's
wireless, digital hospital," said Russell.
The IntelliVue Telemetry System, which operates in the protected 1.4 GHz
Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) band, coexists with Philips
digital telemetry systems, wireless bedside and transport monitors, and even
a hospital's own WiFi systems. The IntelliVue Telemetry System features
Smart-Hopping technology to avoid interference and seek out the strongest
available signal for seamless data transmission as patients roam within the
hospital.
Currently, Philips patient monitoring systems has the largest
installed-base in top U.S. hospitals as ranked by U.S. News and World
Report. More U.S. hospitals use Philips telemetry systems than any other
telemetry system, and Philips introduction of the new IntelliVue Telemetry
System will further reinforce the company's leadership position in patient
monitoring.
Philips also announced new updates to its IntelliVue Information Center
and enhancements to Philips Telemetry System transmitters. The newest
release of the IntelliVue Information Center supports flexible
wired/wireless access and integration with existing Philips telemetry
solutions. Lighter and smaller transmitters enhance the capabilities of the
existing Philips Telemetry Systems. All Philips telemetry solutions can
coexist in the same space without interference, making it possible for
hospitals to phase their transition between systems.
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