Sphere Medical’s Proxima patient-dedicated blood gas analysis system can now be connected into the Conworx family of laboratory information system interfaces and data management solutions. This is a significant development since it ensures the seamless transfer of blood gas and electrolyte test results from Proxima directly into laboratory information systems and electronic patient records – a key requirement for the successful implementation of point of care (POC) testing. With the availability of the new software drivers, users will be able to directly import all diagnostics data from Proxima at the patient’s bedside into Conworx’s POCcelerator, UniPOC middleware data management products. In addition, the new interface will allow direct connectivity into CliniSys laboratory information management systems (LIMS) through the CliniSys PoCT Solutions interface. Both Conworx and CliniSys software solutions are widely used in hospitals internationally, ensuring that data transfer from this novel blood gas analyser can be easily implemented, and its use and performance also readily monitored remotely. Conworx’s middleware solutions provide connectivity, management and integration for more than 150 different POCT device types, as well as all relevant information and patient record systems. The Conworx customer base includes 1800 hospitals in 25 countries. Conworx compatibility allows customers to use one middleware solution for all of their POC connectivity needs and greatly simplifies the implementation of Proxima within the hospital. CliniSys software systems are used in over 2500 laboratories in 35 countries. Moreover, CliniSys products are utilized in 40percent of NHS Trusts in England and Scotland, with a further significant presence in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France and Spain. The CE-marked Proxima supports proactive patient care, particularly at critical times, since it enables rapid and frequent blood gas and electrolyte measurements without the clinician leaving the patient. This is possible as the Proxima sensor is a miniaturized version of a blood gas analyser that is integrated directly into the patient’s arterial line, meaning that all blood analysed is returned to the patient. Using a dedicated bedside monitor with touch screen interface, simple, clear routines guide the user through operating the Proxima system. Patient results are then displayed on this monitor, as well as seamlessly transferred for permanent record within information management systems.
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The new 31" and 55" 4K UHD displays and a 26" high-brightness, full-HD display complete Barco’s latest surgical display product line. By expanding its range of 4K, high-brightness and high-resolution displays, the company aims to offer a premium imaging experience in the OR. Enriched with brand-new features for surgical applications, all three surgical displays offer state-of-the-art image quality, wide colour gamut and visual accuracy. Both new 4K displays (MDSC-8231, MDSC-8255) now allow image mirroring and rotation to present images per the surgeon’s perspective. Screen cloning on DVI out is also possible, with resolution downscaled from 4K to FHD for easy recording.
The MDSC-8231 is the second generation of Barco’s near-patient 31" 4K surgical display, which now comes in a slimmer and lighter design while maintaining its high-quality image capabilities. Designed for 4K endoscopy imaging and the digital operating room, it offers highly realistic images. It is a high-brightness display capable of resolutions 4x greater than HD, presenting surgeons with rich detail and colour-correct images with excellent depth perception while enabling them to operate with confidence with MDSC-8231’s automated failover feature with backup signal.
The 55" 4K MDSC-8255 is perfect for multi-imaging within the OR and can be integrated on or into walls. It can display the equivalent of the information shown on four 27" full HD monitors on a single screen. It is the large size, medical-grade referral display for showing 4K endoscopy camera output or a multi-source image composition to improve workflow during procedures.
Barco’s 26" Full HD MDSC-2326 display boasts the brightness and superior imaging needed for near-patient applications in conditions with high ambient light. Delivering up to 900 cd/m2 luminance, it is also extremely durable, featuring guaranteed lifetime protection with easy-to-clean, high quality, scratch-resistant optical glass. The display combines full connectivity with a smart cable management system to minimize clutter, and is easily mounted on surgical booms and spring arms.
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The design of the BeneVision N22/ N19 patient monitoring system combines original technology innovations with attractive and interesting features for optimal patient monitoring experience. Novel details such as rotatable landscape and portrait layout are included. BeneVision N22/N19 is setting further future-oriented standards, with innovative clinical decision support tools like HemoSight. In addition, state-of-art parameter modules such as rSO2 are available in BeneVision for the first time. The system also enhances the iView user Apps platform which becomes an upgradable module. Monitoring and informatics are combined into one workstation at the point of care. The BeneLink feature further connects BeneVision with real clinical settings.
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The latest innovation of the ELI family of resting electrocardiographs by Mortara, the ELI 380 with ERGO display offers an exclusive ergonomic design to assist ECG technicians in streamlining workflow and improving the way they interact with the electrocardiograph as they care for their patients. The electrocardiograph offers a swiveling and tilting 17-inch touchscreen display that allows the user to maneuver easily, even in tight spaces. Its capacitive touchscreen can be rotated to improve viewing and operation of the electrocardiograph. In addition to the VERITAS algorithm for ECG interpretation, ELI 380 offers the BEST 10 feature, capable of automatically selecting the best 10 seconds of noise-free ECG within the memory buffer. Together, the Wireless Acquisition Module (WAM), large memory capacity, complete workflow management, bar code support and many other features, make the ELI 380 with ERGO display the ultimate electrocardiograph for today’s cardiology departments.

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CE marked in September 2016, the Carestream OnSight 3D Extremity System is a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) designed to provide pristine 3D images of extremities at the point of care. It has an easy-open bore and patient access to allow weightbearing studies not possible with traditional CT. In addition, site and install requirements are low to enable a fast and convenient imaging process for timely diagnosis and commencement of treatment. Because of these characteristics it represents a perfect clinical solution for hospital and imaging centres but also for urgent and emergency care facilities. Furthermore, a signifi cant limitation of current CT technology is that current technique forces image acquisition with the subject in a supine relaxed position. The OnSight 3D Extremity System is designed to acquire low-dose weight-bearing 3D images with no compromise in terms of image quality. Preliminary clinical studies in particular on knee and foot and ankle are showing improvement in objective measures in case of instability which should lead to improved clinical and surgical patient care. Additional potential benefits include better quality images with a lower radiation dose than conventional computed tomography that could also lead to increase confidence in the diagnosis. Concerning siting and installation, the unit has a small footprint and it is mobile. It is less expensive than a traditional in-hospital or radiology centre CT scanner, and can be used with existing electrical systems.
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