May 6, 2008 - MedQuist Inc. recently released an enhanced integration capability between its SpeechQ for Radiology interactive speech recognition solution and various PACS, an integration allowing radiologists to move between the two applications reportedly to increase productivity.

With this integration, radiologists can quickly create a diagnostic report of their findings and provide this information to patients’ physicians and caregivers. Among the actions possible via the new SpeechQ-PACS integration are:

B. Braun Medical Inc. launched its next generation of IV safety infusion systems, including its SPACE and Outlook ES Safety Infusion Systems, as well as the Curlin 6000 CMS Ambulatory Infusion System.

SPACE is an infusion pump system designed with both adult and pediatric facilities in mind, allows for flexibility and easy transport within a number of care settings.

May 5, 2008 – ConvaTec said its Flexi-Seal Fecal Management System (FMS), a temporary containment device indicated for immobilized, incontinent patients with liquid or semi-liquid stool, has been redesigned for easier use and storage.

May 5, 2008 - Sunnex Inc. and Attainia Inc. have entered into an agreement where Attainia will house the full line of Sunnex’s light equipment used within trauma rooms, emergency rooms, MRI suites, ambulatory surgical centers, initial examination rooms and other medical settings.

May 5, 2008 - B. Braun Medical Inc. launched its next generation of IV safety infusion systems, including its SPACE and Outlook ES Safety Infusion Systems, as well as the Curlin 6000 CMST Ambulatory Infusion System, at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' (AACN) National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exhibition, held May 6-8 in Chicago.

SPACE is an infusion pump system designed with both adult and pediatric facilities in mind, allows for flexibility and easy transport within a number of care settings.

May 5, 2008 — The FDA has notified GE Healthcare’s Surgery Business that the company has satisfied the criteria in the January 2007 consent decree required to resume operations, and can distribute the OEC 9900 Elite C-arm.

The 9900, a fluoroscopy device that uses x-rays to reveal real-time imagery of a patient’s internal structure, is the first product to receive manufacturing and shipping authorization. More than 300 of these units will be shipped to customers in the first 10 days of operations.

May 5, 2008 – Siemens highlighted its 3T MAGNETOM Verio MR system that encompasses a 70 cm open bore and Tim technology, creating a wider space of an average of 30 cm between a patient's eyes and the magnet, allowing a wider space that makes it possible to scan patients who could not be examined with smaller bore MRI systems, at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2008 in Toronto, May 3-9.

May 3, 2008 - Siemens is showcasing its new ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting in New Orleans from May 3-7.

The ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system is designed to provide gynecologic and fetal imaging for 2D and 3D/4D acquisition, as well as 3D Dynamic TCE tissue contrast enhancement technology— reportedly an industry exclusive— for enhanced anatomic border and contrast resolution.

Other reported features include:

May 5, 2008 - The FDA has notified GE Healthcare's Surgery Business that the company has satisfied the criteria in the January 2007 consent decree required to resume operations, and can distribute the OEC 9900 Elite C-arm.

The 9900, a fluoroscopy device that uses X-rays to reveal real-time imagery of a patient's internal structure, is the first product to receive manufacturing and shipping authorization. More than 300 of these units will be shipped to customers in the first 10 days of operations.

May 5, 2008 – Hammond Clinic in Munster, IN, is now operating with eRAD PACS, allowing diagnostic images to be acquired at any of the three Hammond Clinic locations, using CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, CR and ultrasound modalities, completing its transition to an all digital department.

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