SonoSite India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SonoSite, is the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound. The company recently introduced its fourth generation systems – M-Turbo system & S Series ultrasound systems in Karnataka and has received excellent response from newer markets such as Emergency Medicine and Regional Anesthesia. The new M-Turbo and S Series product lines, for use in a full range of clinical applications at the point-of- care, joins SonoSite?s portfolio of products which also includes the MicroMaxx and TITAN systems.
?Traditionally ultrasound systems were used in Cardiology, Radiology and Gynaecology departments. With SonoSite?s new products? design, the company is getting excellent response from clinicians in newer point of care markets such as Regional Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine. These emerging segments are interested in offering a direct ultrasound service for clinical applications where imaging gives immediate answers to specific questions and helps increase patient safety by providing visualization for interventional procedures,? said Mr. Pavan Behl, General Manager, SonoSite India Private, Ltd.
?Healthcare Infrastructure is developing rapidly across India. Hence, we feel that the need for more ultrasound units particularly Hand Carried will increase rapidly. The medical fraternity is becoming more and more aware of the advantages of using these systems and the benefits in terms of timely diagnosis leading to faster patient recovery and saving vital lives,? added Mr. Behl.
Benefits of SonoSite?s Hand-carried Systems to Physicians:
— Increasing Clinical Productivity ? The image resolution of the SonoSite systems is so high that physicians rarely need to subject patients to additional exams involving larger systems. Because the results are available much more quickly, it greatly improves the overall patient care
— Creating the future of ultrasound ? Hand-carried ultrasound is an extension of the physician?s eyes, ears, and fingertips
— The systems are increasingly being used for procedures where physicians need cost-effective, non-radiating imaging in such diverse applications such as real-time trauma assessment in emergency situations, guiding interventional procedures such as biopsies, nerve blocks and surgery, and in the imaging lab for full diagnostic examinations. It is the future of ultrasound
— Battery Back-up of 4 hours – The importance of a battery backup time of up to 4 hours has a major advantage in many cities in India where the stability of the power supply is limited, the importance of which cannot be overstated
— 5 year warranty ? All M-Turbo, S-Series and MicroMaxx systems carry an unprecedented 5 year Warranty thereby significantly reducing the maintenance costs, which is a major financial benefit to the customer backed up by a strong service support team. Our customer satisfaction continues at a rate of 97% or higher for over 20 medical specialties in 100 countries
— Training and Education Programs – SonoSite?s strength worldwide has been the focus on education and training. We collaborate with leading teaching institutes and hospitals worldwide, to impart training, both onsite as well as online. The company works with education providers across the world to offer medical professionals training on the latest clinical applications of ultrasound. It also offers both standardized and customized modules to support the specific training needs
Benefits of SonoSite?s Hand-carried Systems to Patients:
— Bringing ultrasound to the patient – The systems? mobility eliminates delays, which are associated with the outpatient referral process or moving heavy, cart-based systems across hospital departments to scan patients
— Improving Patient Safety and Reduce cost of care – The increased accessibility is changing clinical practice, improving patient care and safety and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs through earlier and more rapid diagnosis of diseases and conditions
— Reducing Risk and complications ? The systems allows physicians to see the unseen and, where they previously relied on their knowledge of morbid anatomy. Now with real-time ultrasound imaging, they can perform procedures and see inside the body
