The Brachytherapy C-arm Table from Biodex is ideal for image-guided procedures. The narrow Fiberesin tabletop is cantilevered to accommodate portable or ceiling suspended C-arms. Radiolucent areas are free of cross members, allowing full fluoroscopic visualization and unobstructed C-arm positioning. Functional design provides complete access with reduced radiation exposure to clinicians. Patient comfort and stability are assured by two-inch thick table padding and a pair of adjustable straps with Velcro hook and loop fastening.

Kodak plans to exhibit its newest version of CARESTREAM PACS and CARESTREAM RIS and its multimodality KODAK CARESTREAM Mammography Workstation. Mammography-specific tools for Kodak’s RIS/PACS solution expedite scheduling and patient communication in addition to other functions required for fully featured review and management of mammography screening and diagnostic exams. Kodak’s mammography workstation provides efficient review of mammographic studies from ultrasound, MRI and FFDM (full-field digital mammography) systems as well as other digital imaging modalities used for breast imaging.

The IMPAX MA3000 Diagnostic Station reportedly improves mammography workflow through multimodality breast imaging displays. The station is DICOM compliant and supports rapid and simultaneous display of multimodality images. It incorporates a data management system that automatically routes relevant data (e.g. DR mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound) based on a variety of user-definable criteria including modality, patient and referring physician. Relevant prior exams can be pre-fetched from the archive management system and sent automatically to the IMPAX MA3000 station.

The Cassi II Rotational Core Biopsy System reportedly is the first large core biopsy device on the market that is fully automated, self contained, hand-held and disposable. No capital equipment is required, saving both the expense and associated set-up time to perform a biopsy procedure.

Vicky Victorious is used to demonstrate presurgical anatomy, the actual procedure and the post-operative anatomy. She demonstrates the pedical tram procedure, the free tram flap, latissimus dorsi and the mastectomy implant. She comes with a video designed to help newly diagnosed patients and their family members deal with what lies ahead in a nonstressful way.

Developments in CADstream contain advanced features including a streamlined portfolio for more comprehensive treatment planning. It incorporates the BI-RAD atlas for lesion classification and a multimodality ready configuration, offering users the ability to access, view and reference patients’ mammography and ultrasound studies while interpreting breast MRI with CADstream.

The MAMMOMAT NovationDR with syngo MammoReport is a full-field digital mammography system from Siemens Medical Solutions that is rapidly gaining momentum in the marketplace and will be showcased in the Siemens booth at BIC 2006. Designed to meet the demands of modern mammography practices, the system provides digital screening, diagnosis and stereotactic biopsy capabilities all in one system.

The OxiMax MAX-FAST forehead pulse oximetry sensor often works when digit sensors fail to provide readings in patients with serious vasoconstriction.

KARL STORZ video laryngoscopes enable the entire OR team to see the vocal cords during intubation procedures and offers potentially less patient trauma. Standardized blade shapes help students learn direct laryngeal intubation. According to the manufacturer, the learning process is potentially less stressful and faster with video and standard blade laryngoscopes for students.

The Aluminum Auto-Locking Cart with optional Prox Reader reads most low-frequency HID Prox Cards (125 kHz). The card is waved in front of the reader to open, and can be locked by pressing the lock button or by the Auto-Lock Timer for anywhere from 1 to 998 minutes.
The cart also features lightweight aluminum construction, aluminum mounting tracks, stabilizing frame, 5-inch swivel casters (two with brake and one with tracking), up to 250 user codes, manual key override for emergency access and “low battery” indicator light.

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