Frimley, 2013-Mar-07
Bernadette Leonard, UK Business Manager, Ultrasound and Echocardiology Products at Siemens Healthcare explains the benefits of the ACUSON FreestyleTM to delegate Dr. Grant Baxter, Consultant Radiologist at Western Infirmary Glasgow.
Delegates were able to explore the new system, as well as view live demonstrations
of other products in the ACUSON ultrasound family including the P300TM and the
X700TM. Delegates noted the ACUSON Freestyle’s clear imaging quality and
portability, and were excited by its potential applications across a wide number of
clinical environments.
Sharing their first reactions to the ACUSON Freestyle, delegates at BMUS 2012
were overwhelmingly positive about the new technology: “I think it’s going to have a
significant impact on reducing weight-related and musculoskeletal injuries,” stated
Claire Footitt, Sonographer at University Hospital of South Manchester. “It can be
used portably and it frees up a lot more space in the ultrasound rooms for
emergency trolleys or patient beds.”
Dr. Paul Allen, Radiology Clinical Director at NHS Lothian felt the wireless
ultrasound system had great application in intensive care environments where
traditional systems can prove inconvenient and cumbersome. “The big advantage
for me will be with intensive care patients,” he stated. “Being able to have the probe
free from the machine will make it a lot more flexible in its use and being able to
control the main functions from the probe will enable you to be independent from the
main monitor.”
The ACUSON Freestyle features wireless transducers with an ergonomic interface
and a range of up to three metres, enabling remote control and operation. Three
different types of wireless transducers have been developed for the system,
covering a range of general imaging, vascular, and high-frequency applications such
as musculoskeletal and nerve imaging. The system has a 38cm, high-resolution
LED display, plus the system console can be mounted easily on a lightweight cart
and also operates on battery power for added flexibility and mobility.
“The ACUSON Freestyle is an exciting addition to the Siemens ultrasound portfolio,”
states Bernadette Leonard, UK Business Manager, Ultrasound and Echocardiology
Products at Siemens Healthcare. “The delegate reaction to this innovative new
wireless transducer system has been phenomenal, and Siemens is proud to be the
first company in the world to bring this much-anticipated technology to the market.
The development of the ACUSON Freestyle follows the objectives of the Healthcare
Sector’s initiative Agenda 2013, specifically in the areas of innovation and
accessibility.”
UK reactions of the ACUSON Freestyle when unveiled at BMUS 2012 are available
to view at www.siemens.co.uk/healthcare.
Contact for journalists:
Siemens plc
Laura Bennett, phone: 01276 696374
E-mail: laura.bennett@siemens.com
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Notes to Editor:
Agenda 2013 is a global initiative to further strengthen Healthcare Sector's
innovative power and competitiveness. Four fields of action have been defined:
Innovation, Competitiveness, Regional Footprint, and People Development,
with specific measures to be implemented over the next year.
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