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Upgraded PACS Software
American Medical Sales Inc, Hawthorne, Calif, offers its PACS workstation software, Catella Version 4.0 featuring Multi-Planar Reconstruction as a standard tool. Other features include on-screen controls at the bottom of each screen for faster workflow; thumbnails presented for manual image placement; visible Windows toolbars; and a worklist that includes patient name, modality, number of images, “stat” status, last time the image was received, institution, and patient ID. The worklist overlays the image screen, but does not blank out the underlying image. Layouts can be displayed as a “1-up” series, or a “4-up” series. Frame syncing in the stack mode is available. (800) 423-3535; www.digitalams.com .
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3MP Monochrome Monitor
Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc, Cypress, Calif, offers the RadiForce G33 3MP monochrome LCD monitor. The G33 features a 13-bit look-up table that produces 8,161 grayscale tones of which 4,096 can be simultaneously displayed; aperture modulation technology for different area ratio for each sub-pixel; a CAL Switch function to allow for various calibration modes for a specific image; and a built-in sensor for remote calibration. It can be used with Eizo’s RadiNET™ Pro and RadiCS™ software to allow technicians to remotely calibrate to the DICOM Part 14 standard, and set precise values for gamma, brightness, and grayscale gradations. (800) 800-5202; www.eizo.com .
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Enhanced PACS Software
Sectra, Linköping, Sweden, offers its Sectra PACS 10.2 software upgrade. New functions and enhancements include: an integrated MPR/MIP package; progressive image compression for short-term storage, and communications between storage and workstation; and smart caching of large data sets for increased display speed. Also available is the Sectra 3D application, and the fully integrated cardiology PACS, including tools for QCA and LVA. +46 13 23 52 00; www.sectra.com.
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Wireless OR Cart
Double Black Imaging, Westminster, Colo, offers a wireless Ruggedized cart designed for the operating room. Each cart is equipped with a workstation CPU, and is available in various configurations of color and monochrome LCDs, with up to 3MP resolution. Standard features include a Q-pack battery for 10 hours of use between charges, wireless capabilities, ergonomic flat panel monitor design, fully enclosed and protected CPU, 26-square-inch size, casters for ease of movement, a built-in, retractable keyboard and mouse drawer, and lockable center storage. (303) 404-2222; www.doubleblackimaging.com .
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Cardiovascular Ultrasound System
Medison, Seoul, Korea, offers a cardiovascular edition of its SonoAce 8000 Special Edition ultrasound system. Using new processing technology, SonoAce 8000SE adds the support of continuous wave Doppler imaging and pulse inversion harmonic imaging to support phased array transducers. The compact system can maneuver between rooms, and users can store images and notes to a CD or send information through a DICOM network. 82-2-2194-1400; www.medison.com .
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Display Backlight Stabilization
Quest International Inc, Irvine, Calif, offers Totoku’s i-Series medical displays with integrated front sensor. The ME251i and ME351i grayscale displays (2 and 3 megapixels, respectively), and CCL250i and CC350i color displays (2 and 3 megapixels, respectively), offer the newest generation of technology in backlight stabilization. Features include a front luminance sensor and an internal temperature sensor that collect data, analyze it, then automatically adjust luminance levels. All displays feature a digital interface, high luminance and contrast, DICOM compliance, and VESA compatibility. (800) 231-6777; www.questinc.com .
