"The best features are the high resolution and the high image quality of the LOGIQ e. I've found that the biggest advantage is the presets for anesthesiologists to use," said Jeffrey Swenson, M.D., professor and director of anesthesia for the orthopedic center at the University of Utah. "The presets allow for those who are not familiar with the physics of ultrasound to use the LOGIQ e easily. And, the flexibility for novices and experts to use either the presets or to manually adjust the machine allows for superior quality images."

LOGIQ e Emergency Medicine Edition-Breakthrough 2008 innovations include:
-Dedicated software presets for critical care imaging for patients. In this

setting, patient imaging can range from abdominal aortic aneurysm, ectopic pregnancy to gall stones.
-Report template for clinicians to quickly organize patient information.

"The new simplified imaging presets in the LOGIQ e Emergency Edition software helps the new or returning user to step up and make the diagnosis faster than when using earlier versions. GE continues to make software to fit the ED, making the LOGIQ e quicker and easier to use," said John Bailitz, M.D., assistant residency director and ultrasound curriculum coordinator at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. "The new cart and docking system is a huge step up for the ED. Rapid probe changes and the large screen improves the care of critically ill patients."

LOGIQ Book XP Enhanced-Breakthrough 2008:
The LOGIQ Book XP Enhanced is the third major upgrade of the LOGIQ Book platform, providing a continuum of customer improvements since its first launch in 2002. New features include:
-New LCD technology with higher resolution, improved off-angle viewing for multiple users, increased brightness and clarity.
-Faster processing on this new system improves boot-up time by 70 percent. Other
faster processing improvements include a 30-percent faster mode transition, such as changing from black-and-white imaging to color Doplar for vascular applications.

"We are continuing to invest in our specialized compact ultrasound strategy, further refining our customized systems to meet the unique needs of clinicians," said Omar Ishrak, CEO and president of GE Healthcare's Clinical Systems business unit. "We have migrated technology from our industry-leading, larger console systems to these new, miniaturized compact systems. GE is cultivating the growth of compact ultrasound, and expanding the reach of these clinical technologies to more patients around the world."

Clinicians also have used the LOGIQ Book and LOGIQ e for humanitarian efforts in
Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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