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| Vscan Extend |
GE Healthcare first released its Vscan pocket size ultrasound in 2010,
making it possible for the physician to make advances visualization in any room.
Building on the legacy, Vscan extend is in markets now.[1]
It features two ultrasound probes built into the transducer head, which
is connected via a wire to a smartphone-like touchscreen display.
It can be used anytime, anywhere and with its Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine(DICOM) integration it can connect seamlessly to the hospital
picture archiving and communication system(PACS) and upload images for record
keeping.
It is also first system to leverage the GE Marketplace and thus can be
used for wide range of applications. In addition, through the GE app ecosystem the physician can download
and save data to customize the device according to his specialty practice. It
is especially useful in bladder volume and lung imaging. It also offers
cloud-based image communication. Vscan Extend™ comes with high level data
security standards ensuring encrypted data both at rest and on the move.
“Clinicians benefit from immediate and simple access to medical imaging
and care for their patients,” said Rob Walton, General Manager of Primary Care
Ultrasound for GE Healthcare. “The Vscan Extend provides this expanded care,
and will enable traditional ultrasound users in addition to reaching new and
emerging users to help improve patient care around the world.”
The device weigh less than a pound and can be easily carried around in
pockets. It is especially useful for point of care emergency scans.
Will be of immense help for personal chamber ,ward rounds and even at OPD. But will Govt of India such liberal use of portable but extremely useful gadget ? At present there are some restrictions on portable USG machine
ReplyDeleteWelcome v scan to india. But it shud b made available every where
ReplyDeleteWelcome v scan to india. But it shud b made available every where
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