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Designed for 'first time right' imaging to help improve workflow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the launch of Ingenia 1.5T S at Arab Health 2015, a new MRI system designed for "First Time Right" imaging and for faster workflow, while enhancing the patient's experience during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.
The system joins Philips' global portfolio of diagnostic imaging solutions designed to enhance imaging quality and help providers manage workflow efficiency. Working closely with clinicians to understand their biggest challenges, Philips incorporated those understandings in the development of innovative products like Ingenia 1.5TS, to meet their complex imaging needs. These innovations demonstrate how Philips is providing radiologists with exceptional quality and accuracy in imaging at low dose rates, helping clinicians to get answers, the first time around, so that they can deliver accurate and more confident diagnoses to patients.
"The Middle East is a complex market because the needs of the market are rapidly increasing as the prevalence of non-communicable diseases remains high. Our aim is to focus on our patient's health and wellbeing as well as their experience. Solutions that will enhance the delivery of care, ensure better diagnostics and improve patient outcomes is our goal and will transform the way care is delivered," said Diederik Zeven, General Manager, Philips Healthcare Middle East & Turkey, "The Ingenia product suite has been extremely successful in the region and we believe this next generation, the Ingenia 1.5T S will provide clinicians with more advanced clarity to improve diagnosis, and ultimately care across the entire health continuum."
Inconclusive image quality due to patient motion is a constant issue, making it difficult for clinicians to get accurate results in the first attempt. One repeat exam can throw off an entire day's schedule by two to three hours, affecting throughput and patient satisfaction. Ingenia 1.5T S is designed for "First Time Right" imaging, addressing the issue in a holistic way.
Ingenia 1.5T S combines superb fat-free and motion-free imaging techniques, patient-centric workflow and a unique patient experience during the exam. The system is complemented with the patient in-bore solution, which offers a comforting, engaging visual distraction. It provides patients with the option to personalize their experience by selecting a visual theme to fill the room with colorful video images, which they can view during the examination. This is combined with soothing audio to create an immersive experience, allowing the patient to relax through the exam.
The system also includes AutoVoice, to provide clear instructions and coach the patients, while scanner noise is reduced through ComforTone scan techniques. Its Premium IQ imaging, powered by dStream, allows for faster and more robust imaging, while the automated and intelligent iPatient platform provides quick patient setup, allowing clinicians to focus time on ensuring patient comfort.
Ingenia 1.5T S is the newest addition to the Ingenia product line. Ingenia with dStream has been successfully installed at 1,000 hospitals across the world, along with 100 SmartPath to dStream installations.
Philips will be showcasing its Ingenia 1.5T S solution at the Sheikh Saaed Hall 2, Stand S2C10, of the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre where visitors will be able to experience this new solution for themselves. Follow @PhilipsHealth and @PhilipsME for more information on Philips presence during Arab Health 2015.
For more information on Philips innovative imaging systems that focus on the health continuum from healthy living, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and home care, visit www.philips.com/healthcare.
For further information, please contact:
Name: Jocelyne Elias
Sector / department: Philips Communications
Tel: +971566835700
E-mail: jocelyne.riachi@philips.com
Name: Maha AlShunaifi
Sector / department: Philips Communications
Tel: +966504475855
E-mail: maha.alshunaifi@philips.com
About Royal Philips:
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2013 sales of EUR 23.3 billion and employs approximately 115,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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