Designed with one 8-by-8-inch floor mounted cardiac C-arm and one 12- by-16-inch ceiling mounted C-arm, the Infinix DP-i/FD2 vascular X-ray system from Toshiba America Medical Systems enables physicians to obtain the high-quality images needed to perform both detailed peripheral vascular work and coronary studies without compromise for more efficient, comprehensive patient care. In addition, the system’s design allows clinicians to perform both coronary and vascular studies on the same table without moving the patient-saving time and increasing overall patient comfort.

Significant upgrades have been made to the new z.one ultrasound system. The upgrades include three new transducers, calculation packages and a proprietary technology, Zone Speed Technology or ZST, to automatically recognize and adjust for the differences in body sound propagation, which is possible only due to Zone Sonography technology. The new transducers are available in spring 2006, while the new clinical ultrasound upgrades will be available this summer.

In today’s healthcare environment, most patients have multiple diagnostic tests with multiple clinicians. The medical challenge is to provide continuity to the information workflow while upholding protection of each provider’s information systems. Diagnostic imaging is an example of the challenge in this environment.

Huestis has teamed up with Agfa for a radiotherapy CR. They will be showing the Flexi•holder, which aims to cut down on retakes from improper cassette positioning. Its wide base allows for accurate radiographs to be taken from virtually any angle. A change from film/screen to the Agfa CR can save radiotherapy departments on film usage, chemicals and image storage space, with all the benefits of digital imaging.
Huestis is also showing the Compu•cutter III, which is available as a complete package or as a single unit that can plug and play with an existing configuration.