The VesselNavigator is a 3D catheter navigation system to guide the minimally invasive treatment of patients with vascular diseases such as aortic aneurysms. It is designed for use in conjunction with Philips’interventional X-ray systems, enhances the precision and accuracy of stent placement, while at the same time significantly reducing contrast medium usage. As a result, minimally invasive treatment options will be available to patients previously unable to benefit from new image-guided intervention techniques. Developed in collaboration with clinical partners such as the University Hospital Cologne (Germany) and the University Hospital Ghent (Belgium), VesselNavigator complements Philips’current imageguided therapy portfolio within the field of endovascular and hybrid suite solutions. It addresses the need for advanced 3D live-image guidance solutions, as the treatment for vascular disease is experiencing a major transition from open surgery to minimally invasive procedures, with such procedure volumes growing at high single-digit rates. During endovascular procedures a catheter is manoeuvred, with the aid of image guidance, through major arteries or veins in order to locally position and deploy implants such as stents to reinforce the wall of the affected blood vessel. Using conventional 2D X-ray image guidance, clinicians oft en perceive the visualization of the vessel anatomy during these procedures as if a dimension is missing, adding to procedure complexity. Many are more familiar with open surgery, during which they can physically see and touch the blood vessels they are trying to repair. VesselNavigator brings back the 3D anatomy they were used to seeing in open surgery. It can be used for all types of endovascular procedures, but one of its key applications is guidance during the treatment of aortic aneurysms, which if left untreated could lead to severe complications such as massive internal bleeding. At the location of the aneurysm, the aorta oft en has smaller side branches, such as those that supply blood to the patient’s kidneys. Custom-made stents are therefore oft en made with dedicated openings that need to be precisely registered with these feeding vessels in order to repair the aorta and maintain critical blood flow to other abdominal organs. With conventional X-ray imaging it is very challenging to position the stent in the precise orientation. Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair is therefore a very complex procedure, and the more time it takes, the more contrast medium is needed for X-ray visualization and guidance in order to succeed. Vessel- Navigator fuses live interventional X-ray images with pre-acquired 3D MRI or CT images of the patient’s vascular structures. The resulting 3D colour-coded images of the vessels provide enhanced real-time visual guidance, making it easier to manoeuvre through the vascular network without the need to enhance the X-ray visualization with the repeated use of an injected contrast medium. In recent studies, VesselNavigator has been shown to reduce contrast medium usage by 70% and procedure times by 18%, contributing to more patient friendly, more efficient and more cost effective treatment of vascular conditions. With a growing population of elderly and diabetic people who suffer from poor kidney function, reducing contrast medium requirements will open up endovascular treatments to a wider range of patients. The strong growth in image-guided therapy procedures is driven by the significant benefits they off er for healthcare systems and patients, including reduced patient trauma, shorter hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs.
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MyLab Six is a complete cart-based system that can be used across a broad range of applications from cardiovascular to general imaging and women’s health. It comes with highly advanced CV features, including Compass M-Mode, Tissue Velocity Mapping, Stress Echo, XStrain and QIMT – combining to ensure complete confidence in any diagnosis. The system offers a premium yet affordable solution to customers in terms of performance, flexibility of applications and mobility. Easy workflow options and automation of key options maximize patient throughput without compromising image quality or diagnostic confidence. MyLab Six has been designed with the comfort of the user as a key priority. The rotating keyboard can easily be made higher or lower according to user preference. Similarly, an articulated arm for the screen increases comfort, as well as enabling the sharing of results with a patient or colleague quickly and easily. Ergonomic features include appleprobes
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For use by cardiology practices, hospitals and diagnostic testing facilities, the novi Holter recorder will allow clinicians to quickly and easily identify abnormal heart rhythms for their patients while minimizing the patient preparation time required by traditional Holter monitors.  The novi promises to improve patient compliance due to its discreet appearance and ease of use. The unit is 48mm high, weighs just 15 grams, is water resistant and uses a rechargeable built-in battery. The novi provides two channels of ECG and records for up to three days utilizing a single disposable patch electrode that minimizes motion artifact, resulting in improved ECG quality and more accurate analysis. When attached to the sternum the device begins recording immediately and automatically shuts off upon removal. The novi is integrated with ScottCare’s feature-rich HolterCare software, allowing clinicians to easily record and report on patients’ambulatory ECG and cardiac related symptoms.

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Radiometer has launched the ABL90 FLEX PLUS blood gas analyser, featuring a MicroMode measuring function for extremely small volume blood samples. The state-of-the-art analyser is ideal for the delivery room or the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). MicroMode measuring
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The Pocket Pad is a handheld mobile computing platform designed especially for use in mobile healthcare and medical equipment applications such as EMR, BCMA/CLMA, CPOE, PACS and Mobile Workstation on Cart. It is a perfect extension of an existing hospital information system (HIS), and is ideal as a PDA as well. The Pocket Pad can be used as a handheld device, but can also be mounted to medical equipment and nursing carts. Durable and flexible, with an IP54-rating, it runs the latest Intel Ato Bay Trail-T processor and is certified for Microsoft Windows 8.1. The lightweight (400g) unit has an embedded 1D/2D barcode scanner, front and rear cameras, and a host of connectivity options. The device is easy to clean with anti-bacterial agents. It has been drop tested at 90 cm, ensuring reliability and continuous operation. The battery is quickly charged and provides 4-6 hours of uninterrupted use. Pocket Pad, small enough to fit in the hand, runs the latest Intel Atom Bay Trail-T processor and has a HD 7′ multi-touch, P-cap touchscreen. The Pocket Pad is equipped with a 1D/2D barcode scanner allowing easy identification, tracking and tracing of patients and medications throughout hospital stay. This safeguards against mistakes in medication dispensing and identification. The device incorporates a two megapixel front camera, and an 8 megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and flash, ideal for video conferencing. It has GPS for location-based applications, NFC, a microSD card slot, and HDMI and USB3.0 for practical use. The Pocket Pad is able to easily exchange data with a variety of HIS platforms in medical care facilities. Its ergonomic design includes a secure handstrap and stylus.
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