Designed to satisfy and facilitate all exam conditions, Thales’new Pixium Portable 3543 EZ is the lightest (only 2.8 kg) WiFi portable detector for radiography. Featuring a standard CR cassette format and 8 hours of battery operation (removable battery), it is a robust device intended for use with all systems, tables, wall stands or mobile carts. It’s also the solution for transforming analogue or CR systems into digital ones, in particular thanks to the auto-detection feature of the panel.  A room can be equipped with one or more Pixium 3543 EZs which can be shared by different RAD equipment and/or RAD rooms, via automatic infrared connection.  The latest addition to the Thales family of portable WiFi detectors is the Pixium 2430, a smaller version that will be soon available, giving total freedom for pediatric applications, extremities x-rays, etc.
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Addressing the most critical issues faced within ultrasound scanning, the new M9 hand-carried ultrasound system by Mindray is developed with a prime focus on difficult patients. There is no need to sacrifice performance for portability. Combining advanced features only to be found in heavy cart-based systems into a compact portable system, M9 is a premium level laptop style colour Doppler offering easy handling and mobility. Incorporating technology such as the 3T transducer with single crystal, UWN⁺ contrast imaging and natural touch elastography, the M9 has the additional advantage of being able to utilize all features at the bedside, therefore offering a shared-service solution suitable for use in multiple clinical settings. The ergonomic solutions offered by M9 are complete in all aspects, improving procedural efficiency while reducing repetitive actions. A user-centric interface enables logical and efficient workflow, ensuring the most convenient operation.
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Optimized design and innovative functions make the new Ziehm Vision an all-rounder for general surgery, orthopedics , traumatology and vascular applications. Its slim design features integrated radiation lamp in a slim monitor with optimal representation of contrasts. Providing a large field of view, the 31 cm image intensifier displays all relevant image information. Predefined programs and the Advanced Active Cooling system support interdisciplinary application. Additional extension of 20 cm to the vertical lift allows for flexible setup scenarios at the OR table. The unit offers maximum mobility with minimum space requirement (0.8 m
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Studies show that on average one in four people suffer from atrial fibrillation, the most widespread form of cardiac arrhythmia, at some stage during their lives. Electrophysiological studies and interventions can be used to examine and treat a large number of patients. This involves ablating tiny points in the myocardial tissue using an ablation catheter in order to return the heart to its correct rhythm. Depending on the level of complexity, this type of procedure can take two to three hours. Each misrouting of the electrical impulses that trigger cardiac arrhythmia, which is measured in milliseconds, must first be located and mapped using electrophysiology catheters. It is only at that point that an individual treatment plan tailored to the patients’needs can be developed. This can now be achieved with radiation doses that are up to 85% below usual values, benefiting both patients and staff alike.
Another procedure where dose reduction is crucial is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which the cardiologist has to position a stent with millimeter precision despite cardiac movement. Using Artis Q.zen, the cardiologist is supported by the advanced guidance of Clearstent Live, which allows stent enhancement to take place in real time. The software eliminates cardiac movement, allowing cardiologists to verify stent positioning relative to the cardiac anatomy or to previously deployed stents. The enhanced images are displayed side-by-side with the current live-image without any noticeable lag while the operator can still move the balloon-mounted stent. The significantly better visualization of the stent and vessel section eliminates the need for additional images to decide whether the stent has been fully expanded.
The Artis Q.zen angiography system now comes with two new advances making it possible to reduce the radiation dose while maintaining and improving the quality
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