Cardiologists expect the top three modalities for diagnosing key cardiac conditions to become CT angiography (CTA) and MR angiography (MRA) and diagnostic catheterization over the next three years, reported a study recently published by IMV Medical Information Division.
While the “top three imaging modalities currently used by cardiologists for diagnosing key cardiac conditions are echocardiography, SPECT and cardiac cath,” clinicians surveyed anticipate that CTA and MRA will be used more routinely, with CTA superceding SPECT for diagnosing cardiac conditions.

GE Healthcare announced today that Valley Baptist Health System will upgrade its IDX “LastWord” system to the Centricity Enterprise (formerly IDX Carecast) solution, as part of Valley Baptist’s plan to provide caregivers with a complete view of a patient’s medical history electronically.

UltraRAD Corp., a provider of fully integrated, scalable PACS and teleradiology systems, and Breece Hill, a provider of data protection solutions, have announced their companies have completed development of an all-in-one backup, recovery and archive appliance to meet the specific data management and protection needs of small and medium-sized medical organizations, as well as departments or remote sites of large health care operations.

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has named Emily Wilson as director of Government Relations and Robyn Lynn Watson, Ph.D., as director of Research.
During her tenure at ASTRO, Ms. Wilson has led the Government Relations team in spearheading ASTRO’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and has been working with ASTRO’s physician members to further develop grassroots support in their respective states. Ms. Wilson is also responsible for managing ASTRO’s political action committee, ASTRO PAC.

In addition to the ability to provide accurate pulse oximetry (SpO2) readings in situations of motion and low perfusion, Masimo Rainbow SET now allows clinicians to continuously and noninvasively monitor the level of carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO) and methemoglobin (SpMet) in the blood, helping them detect and treat potentially life-threatening conditions earlier than before.

Sani-Cloth Bleach Wipe is a stabilized bleach solution in a ready-to-use durable, low lint wipe. Equivalent to a 1:10 dilution, it cleans and deodorizes nonporous surfaces such as countertops, tables, carts and equipment that require the use of bleach for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment surfaces. The durable low lint cloth is designed for sensitive equipment surfaces.

IPIX computers now include an antimicrobial additive that aids healthcare facilities with infection control efforts. The computers’ sealed cabinets, fanless operation and sealed, washable keyboards also assist facilities in this area.

Karl Storz Video Laryngoscopes enable OR clinicians to see the patient’s vocal cords during intubation procedures while offering potentially less patient trauma. Standardized blade shapes make it easier for students to learn direct laryngeal intubation, and the learning process is potentially less stressful and faster with video and standard blade laryngoscopes.

Reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s), SECURE-FIT is designed to protect caregivers from fluid contamination that can result from glove slippage during surgery. The technology refers to the proprietary, slip resistant coating that is thermally embedded into the surgical gown fabric on select Ultra Non-Reinforced and MICROCOOL surgical gowns.
SECURE-FIT gowns have a visually distinctive deep blue coloration on the gown sleeve. Designed to work with market-leading surgical gloves, the gown maintains comfort, barrier, flammability resistance and low-linting properties.

A versatile line of handrail and wheelchair scales for acute and long-term care providers is available from Tanita.
The portable units can be moved to wherever elderly patients or patients in wheelchairs reside. Designed for extra stability, the model 3101 handrail scale offers ergonomically designed handrails that can accommodate unstable patients.

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