Siemens Showcases New ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound System, as Well as World's First Pocket Ultrasound System
May 03 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Workflow-Enhancing Ultrasound Applications for OB/GYN NEW
ORLEANS, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Healthcare
(http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights new products and
solutions (booth #1023) for OB/GYN at the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May
3-7. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) The
latest member of the Siemens ultrasound product family, the ACUSON
S2000(TM) ultrasound system, provides excellent gynecologic and
fetal imaging for both 2D and 3D/4D acquisition, as well as 3D
Dynamic TCE tissue contrast enhancement technology -- an industry
exclusive -- for enhanced anatomic border and contrast resolution.
In addition, the ACUSON S2000 features a comprehensive set of
applications in the arena of volume imaging: -- Advanced
fourSight(TM) technology -- for comprehensive 3D/4D acquisition,
data rendering and post-processing functionality on all
examinations in 2D and color Doppler. -- 3-Scape(TM) real-time 3D
imaging -- real-time capture and display of grayscale and power
Doppler volumes using both high-resolution 2D and fourSight 4D
transducer technology offering industry-leading 3D/4D acquisition
and multi-planar visualization. -- Amnioscopic rendering -- for the
most photo-realistic fetal ultrasound images. This advanced surface
rendering technique is unique to Siemens. -- Fetal heart STIC
imaging -- an automated acquisition of a high-quality fetal heart
volume using a sophisticated algorithm that compensates for
variability in heart rate. Multi-planar reformatted images are
easily obtained for detailed anatomical evaluation. The application
features an industry-exclusive, real-time heart rate display and
preview mode to improve workflow. In addition, it is fully
compatible with syngo(R) Velocity Vector Imaging(TM) technology. In
addition, the ACUSON S2000 features syngo Auto OB measurements that
use sophisticated pattern recognition technology in all automatic
biometric measurements. Especially developed to enhance the
workflow in obstetrics, the software delivers increased measurement
accuracy and consistency. Siemens will also showcase its smallest
and the world's first pocket ultrasound system: the ACUSON P10(TM).
A 2008 recipient of Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA), the
ACUSON P10 weighs in at only 1.6 pounds and is small enough to fit
in a lab coat pocket. It is intended for use in routine and urgent
care settings, particularly in obstetrics, emergency care and
cardiology. In labor and delivery, the ACUSON P10 system gives
physicians and midwives a quick overview of fetal positioning,
amniotic fluid volume, placental location, abnormalities and
miscarriage. "The system is quickly becoming the assessment tool of
choice for clinicians around the world," said Klaus Hambuechen,
chief executive officer, Ultrasound, Siemens Medical Solutions USA,
Inc. "Instead of having to get the patient to the technology, the
ACUSON P10 system brings the technology to the patient. This makes
additional information available on a patient's condition. In
addition, it can save critical minutes, especially when the patient
is in distress." About Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare is one
of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The
company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core
competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic
technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including
information technology and system integration. With its laboratory
diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully
integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab
diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology
solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens
Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care
-- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and
care. The company employs more than 48,000 people worldwide and
operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30),
Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of
euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further
information can be found by visiting
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.
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Tom Schaffner, Corporate Communications, Media Relations of Siemens
AG, +1-610-448-1477, Web site: http://www.siemens.com/healthcare
http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare
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