The ACCULOC system provides high-accuracy localization through an internal reference system of three gold fiducial markers. The ACCULOC software imports the marker images and outputs both the couch moves and final couch coordinates needed to position the target precisely at the isocenter.

Skytron’s Hercules 6700B was created with versatility in mind. A 210-degree top rotation device provides bi-directional flexibility and eliminates any conflicts between surgeon and anesthesiologist during head-end procedures, while providing ample legroom for surgeons who prefer to sit during procedures.
Removable back and leg sections permit the use of an optional 40-inch fully carbon fiber back/leg section, providing speedy, obstruction free imaging amplification for both upper and lower body procedures.

The Biodex Surgical C-arm table features a main panel with backlit liquid crystal display mounts on either side of the table. The LCD screen displays actual tabletop position (all axes) in real time and provides menus and prompts for other functions.
Up to 10 position settings may be stored in the system memory. A “Level” button brings the table to 0 degrees tilt and 0 degrees lateral roll. The “Home” button levels the table and lowers the tabletop to minimum height for patient transfer. Control buttons are identified with easily recognizable icons.

Medline Industries Inc. is launching a new line of patient lifting equipment and a comprehensive patient lifting program. The equipment includes a complete line of both hydraulic and battery-powered stand assists and elevating floor lifts. Medline's new line of patient lifts feature six-point cradles and slings that provide more safety for patients.

Engineered to help healthcare professionals reduce medication errors, the MS1633 FocusBT incorporates Bluetooth V1.2 mobility into the platform of the MS1690 Focus hand-held area imager.
FocusBT is designed to address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, including bedside medication verification, pharmaceutical dispensing and patient record management.

A new photon-counting full-field digital mammography system, Sectra MicroDose Mammography increases throughput and minimizes radiation exposure. The system is now possible to equip with a Stereotactic add-on for clinical examinations.
The system features the latest developments within photon-counting technology. Photon-counting is a technology for better images, lower dose and fundamental advantages in several advanced applications, such as contrast mammography, dual-energy and tomosynthesis.

64-Bit PACS Enables Larger Image-Volume Viewing
To overcome memory limitations and system performance issues associated with 32-bit technology, especially for CT, breast MR, PET/CT and other large studies, Merge Healthcare recently announced the release of Fusion PACS MX version 2.2 with native 64-bit processing.

Dilon Technologies has unwrapped GammaLoc, a works-in-progress gamma-guided localization system for gamma-guided biopsies.
Dilon also displayed upgrades to its Dilon 6800 gamma camera, featuring new position-sensitive photomultiplier tubes that provide a larger active area and improved imaging along detector edges. The portable system mimics standard mammographic views, images up to the chest wall, and resolves lesions as small as 3 mm.

To address the demands of today’s 64-slice CT workflow, Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced Somatom Sensation Web Selection, the world’s first Web-enabled CT. By providing instant accessibility of 3-D volume data anytime, this solution turns any Internet-connected, diagnostic-quality personal computer into a thin-client clinical workstation. For the physician, it means more information and a faster diagnosis for better patient care, the company said.

CTQ Solutions’ EdgeSurvey is a patient satisfaction assessment and benchmarking solution designed specifically for surgical facilities. EdgeSurvey combines automated Web-based electronic surveys and paper surveys to obtain timely and accurate information on patient satisfaction levels in key performance areas.

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