Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital adds latest breakthrough in ultrasound imaging technology

New intelligent system from Philips Medical Systems provides improved patient imaging capabilities, advanced ergonomics and voice-activated control.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital has acquired the iU22 ultrasound system from Philips Medical Systems, providing advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities with an intelligent system interface that streamlines ultrasound exams for patients and clinicians.

The Philips iU22 features 4D (or, real-time 3D) imaging technology that allows patients to view the fetus and internal organs as if they were being held in the hands. The system’s powerful imaging capabilities support a variety of common exams, including vascular, thyroid, and testicular exams. It also offers advanced imaging capabilities specifically beneficial in the evaluation of breast masses.

“Ultrasound imaging is hugely beneficial because it is a relatively low cost and non-invasive way to look inside the body,” said Kerry Aguirre, Director of Community Relations and Business Development. “With the new Philips system, we are acquiring an extremely high level of diagnostic information and can provide answers for our patients more quickly and easily. Plus, results from the ultrasound exam often reduce the need for more invasive procedures.” In addition, the system’s revolutionary workflow features greatly benefit the sonographer, or ultrasound technologist, and their patients. The Philips iU22 is referred to as an “intelligent” system because it is designed to adapt to the sonographer’s exam needs, making their job faster, easier, and less physically taxing.

“The iU22 is getting rave reviews by our sonographers for its intelligent, ergonomic interface,” said Aguirre. “Because of the high volume of exams and physical nature of their work, sonographers can be affected by repetitive motion strain or injury. We’re very pleased to see that this concern has been successfully addressed with our new iU22 system.”

The iU22 features an adjustable, articulating flat screen LCD monitor that can be positioned so that it can be viewed from almost any direction. This allows patients the ability to see images during scanning, as well. The system can be operated by intelligent voice-command when the sonographer is in tight quarters or needs both hands for scanning. A highly moveable control panel increases the sonographers’ flexibility to work around the patient, and the system’s sleek profile makes it easy to move to wherever it is needed.

Early clinical use by physicians indicates that the Philips iU22 intelligent ultrasound system has the potential to:

• Make ultrasound exams much faster
• Help patients and their physician better visualize and understand their condition
• Help identify the nature of suspicious breast lesions sooner utilizing new, higher resolution, higher frequency transducers
• Enhance diagnostic capability, thus reducing or eliminating the need for more expensive or invasive tests and procedures
• Provide clearer ultrasound images, especially in difficult-to-image patients
• Guide catheters and needles in 3D space without radiation exposure

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