Anyone who remembers – or for that matter, still uses – single-slice CT scanners can appreciate the dramatic advancements made by leading CT system manufacturers in recent years. The latest CT, Multidetector CT (MDCT), and MRI systems are faster and feature higher resolution than ever before.


For most of us, handheld devices put the “fun” in functional. In the medical world, these tools do much more — they help save lives.

Acquiring used equipment carries with it certain stereotypes that span the spectrum of good to bad. Facilities that acquire used equipment either are considered economically savvy or they’re simply picking up a poorly serviced clunker to help them deliver basic service with no ambitions or goals of being a high-end provider.

Chest pain is a common complaint among ED patients, yet failure to diagnose acute myocardial infarction in the trauma unit occurs in as many as 20 percent of cases, according to some estimates.
Serious conditions that are occasionally misdiagnosed in the ED include: acute myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary embolism, meningitis and appendicitis. Standard protocol for chest pain is an echocardiogram (ECG); however, physicians may rely too heavily on this test, which does not rule out a heart attack if results are normal.

The Harmony V Keyless Entry (push-button) cart features a programmable automatic re-lock and a manual key override. The cart is available in four standard color options: white, red, blue and yellow. Optional accessories include: plastic trays and dividers; sharps container; suction pump holder; upper rack with tilt-out bins; monitor/defib shelf; IV pole; scope holder; and more.

Along with the already established S2 20-inch surgery light, the new S1 surgery “satellite” and the new P1 video camera system have just been introduced. The S1 complements the larger S2 light, as a smaller, more compact surgery head which includes all of the features found in the S2. The new P1 video camera dramatically increases the capabilities for the surgery room, regarding monitoring or recording surgeries. The P1 features a 27x optical zoom and autofocus, as well as manual focus.

The Eclipse Powered System is “Power Made Easy” due to its automation and simplicity. The system has been engineered with the latest technology resulting in: menu-based configurability, meaning buyers can choose features and options on an “a la carte” basis to build the system they need; and better reliability due to fewer moving parts, noncontact limit switches, no-touch circuit boards and improved engineering to handle heavy use day in and day out.

Odyssey treatment planning from Permedics Inc. is an open planning system, Windows XP-based with fast optimization and calculation for protons, electrons and photons. It performs fast IMRT and fiducial localization for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for photons. Odyssey also offers Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) and scanned beam/variable energy solutions for protons. All of these solutions are integrated into a common user interface and are prescription-based for summation, comparisons and evaluation. 

The new NEC Professional series contains more than 20 new features that produce crisp, clear images; enable better control and connectivity; increase energy efficiency; and provide greater adjustment versatility.

The new Lumitex VersaLight is a single-use surgical device that provides a unique combination of features for gynecological, general, colorectal, plastic and a range of other surgical procedures.

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