Additionally, Philips iSite with Advanced Visualization tools (work-in-progress) makes common 3D techniques, such as multiplanar reformation (MPR), maximum-intensity projection (MIP) and advanced Volume Visualization, available to radiologists on the desktop. Delivering real-time (less than three seconds), full-fidelity imaging, this Philips solution leverages existing hospital infrastructure and allows all users to navigate through large volumetric datasets, without having to download the full dataset first or having a dedicated server infrastructure to provide the reconstructed views to the client.

Robust array of new IT solutions for cardiac care enhance personalized patient care


Philips has introduced new networked transport monitor/defibrillator capabilities for in-hospital acute setting use. The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator now combines two devices into one, for wireless transport, emergency department overflow and cardiac departmental needs. The HeartStart MRx will now stream the patient's waveforms and vitals information in real-time to Philips industry-leading IntelliVue Information Center, leveraging the IntelliVue Clinical Network's wired and 1.4 GHz wireless capabilities.

As the industry's first and only monitor/defibrillator connecting to a hospital's real-time clinical network, the HeartStart MRx can now include remote surveillance and automatic logging of patient data for hospitals requiring a defibrillator for transport. This is more cost effective than two separate devices. And since the HeartStart MRx is integrated into the IntelliVue Clinical Network, it can take advantage of the network's HL-7 messaging capability outbound and ADT (Admit/Discharge/Transfer) information flow inbound, which means that patient physiologic data collected by the HeartStart MRx can move with the patient and that data can flow to the patient chart for review by clinical staff.

Continuing its leadership in cardiac information systems, Philips is showcasing as a work-in-progress the new Xcelera Cardiovascular Information Solution, an integrated software suite that unites information from all cardiology-imaging modalities such as interventional cardiology, cardiovascular ultrasound, cardiac CT, cardiac MR, nuclear cardiology and electrophysiology.

Philips Interventional Patient Care (IPC) is also previewing Xper Information Management, a new personalized cardiovascular workflow solution for the catheterization (cath) lab. The integrated Xper Information Management system includes Physiomonitoring 5, the latest evolution of the Philips Series IV Physiomonitoring & Information system. Plus, it delivers a variety of innovations for reporting, scheduling, inventory and intelligent data management. With user-centric navigation and tools that enhance efficiency on multiple levels, this new solution speeds and simplifies workflow for all cardiovascular professionals.

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