Thanks to its internal power supply, the POC-WP242 24" Medical Touch PC eliminates the external adaptor and is ideal for critical environments and efficient equipment use. The internal power supply avoids stowing away the block, facilitates mounting and reduces dust risk thus improving hygiene. The system is fanless for quiet operation and energy efficiency. It delivers high-performance with a 4th generation, Intel Core i7 processor. With an IPS (In-Plane Switching) display, users will experience stunning, vivid images from any angle. Even with a 24" display, the entire unit weighs less than 8kg and has a narrow profile depth of only 7cm. The POC-W242 has an IP54-rated enclosure providing control against bacteria. The point-of-care terminal has a rich connectivity profile which supports four USB ports, one VGA and one HDMI connector. It
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London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital relies on point-of-care ultrasound to help assess and treat patients in its emergency department. The emergency department uses ultrasound on a daily basis for FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) scanning, central line placement, echocardiograms and to check for free abdominal fluid in trauma patients, and occasionally for guiding therapy in critically ill patients, draining abscesses and locating foreign bodies. The FUJIFILM SonoSite X-Porte is very robust, which is important in a busy department where equipment is moved around a lot. It is also very user friendly, and its intuitive operation is particularly beneficial to people who are new to ultrasound scanning.
X-Porte was developed to incorporate a breakthrough, proprietary beam-forming technology: XDI (Extreme Definition Imaging). This signal analysis algorithm shapes X-Porte’s ultrasound beam to pinpoint precision. Artifact clutter is substantially reduced while contrast resolution is significantly enhanced. Other features include intuitive touchscreen interface; real-time, scan-along learning which instantly references onboard educational visual guides and step-by-step tutorials that allow the user to view videos while simultaneously performing live scans ; outstanding durability and reliability.
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Developed specifically for anesthesiologists, the completely new EXAPAD scanner brings on an innovative way to adjust the parameters of the scanner when using it for nerve blocks. The special features EchoTouch, EchoVoice and EchoPad are all developed by ECM’s R&D team in close collaboration with wellknown anesthesia specialists in order to make the EXAPAD the ideal working tool for regional anesthesia. The scanner provides unequaled precision of image quality, free hands for the needle placement and control of the scanner even in a sterile environment. Together with easy disinfection and cleaning, EXAPAD answers all the needs of the most demanding anesthesiologist for a scanner dedicated to ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.
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Quo-Test and Quo-Lab from EKF Diagnostics now come with POCT1-A2 connectivity, QC and user ID lockout as standard. It is now possible to record patient ID easily with a barcode scanner, or by using the new keyboard and complete patient records with new demographic information, such as family name and date of birth. The new connectivity upgrade also features QC lockout functions, with three different QC schemes designed to enforce regular testing of QC materials (after a period of time, after a number of tests or at a defined time). Users can now add additional commentary to test results, via the keyboard or by selecting from a pre-defined list. Quo-Test and Quo-Lab exploit the so-called fluorescent quenching properties of a patented reagent to measure HbA1C, matching the performance of existing laboratory-based methods. The total amount of hemoglobin is also quantified by absorption measurement. The combination of these two measurements produces an HbA1C percent result. The system is a fully automated homogenous assay i.e. there are no separation steps and all the critical steps that may influence or affect the quality of the result are controlled. All of this combines to deliver results in about three minutes from a blood sample of under 5 mL.
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Combining invasive and noninvasive modes with the options of nCPAP and high flow oxygen therapy in a very small footprint, the HAMILTON-C1 neo dedicated neonatal ventilator provides tidal volumes as low as 2 mL for effective, safe, and lung-protective ventilation even for the smallest patients. Both the proximal flow sensor, designed to minimize the dead space, and the neonatal expiratory valve were developed specifically for neonates. The precise measurement of pressure volume, and flow directly at the airway opening ensures the required sensitivity and a quick response time. The most fragile patients should benefit from a better synchronization and less work of breathing as a result. With the enhancement of an integrated high flow oxygen therapy mode, the device offers a variety of therapy options. In just a few steps, the user can swap the interface and use the same device and breathing circuit to accommodate the changing needs of neonatal patients. The nCPAP modes of the HAMILTON-C1 are engineered in such a way that the operator only needs to set the desired CPAP/PEEP. The flow is subsequently adjusted automatically based on the patient’s condition and potential leaks. This prevents unintended peak pressures and guarantees highly efficient leak compensation. In addition to the standard nCPAP mode, the HAMILTON-C1 neo also features the biphasic nCPAP-PC (pressure controlled) mode. This mode allows the setting of two pressure levels as well as the rate and inspiratory time. This versatile ventilator is suitale for use in the delivery room and intensive care unit, as well as during intrahospital transport.
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