GE Healthcare launches laptop-sized ultrasound system for women's
healthcare
12 May 2007 San Diego, USA. GE Healthcare has launched the Voluson e
system, a compact ultrasound system designed specifically for women’s
healthcare, including obstetric, gynaecological, and other clinical
applications.
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Voluson e is specifically designed for labour and delivery, gynaecological
exams and studies and assisted reproductive medicine. It can provide
high-quality imaging at the patient bedside and for community clinics, where
space constraints are possible. This new compact system, weighing 11 pounds,
allows clinicians to make real-time diagnoses, particularly for high-risk
patients. According to Omar Ishrak, president and CEO of GE Healthcare’s
Clinical Systems business, there is a need for more specialized,
high-quality point-of-care systems to meet the growing demands for
on-the-spot diagnosis. “The Voluson e and Voluson i address one of the
biggest challenges OB/GYN physicians face in caring for their high-risk
patients — access to complete, real-time information that allows them to
make clinical decisions at the patient’s bedside with confidence,” Ishrak
said.
GE has also recently launched ViewPoint 2007 a comprehensive ultrasound data
management solution for OB/GYN practices. It combines reporting and image
archiving, while aiding clinicians in making their ultrasound workflow
quicker and easier.
Features of ViewPoint 2007 that help improve workflow include image
comparison and integrated 4D View version 6.0 for post processing of Voluson
E8 and Voluson 730 images. Reporting improvements include the foetal anatomy
overview and a single foetal anatomy report screen based on AIUM guidelines
for extended second trimester foetal scan. Other improvements included in
ViewPoint 2007 are enhanced document management, PDF export and improved
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