GE Vscan portable Ultrasound

GE V SCAN Portable Ultrasound


GE Healthcare is finally releasing the much awaited Vscan pocket sized ultrasound machine. Many in the industry hope that this device offers a chance for physicians to make a move from stethoscopes to portable imaging devices, bringing advanced visualization to any examination room. The unit weighs one pound and is only 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) long, offering both standard black and white imaging, as well as colored blood flow doppler. GE is touting Vscan’s size and capabilities for cardiologists to transthoracically view myocardium, pericardium, and heart valves, and for primary care physicians, as well as OB, ER, and others, to scan the liver, kidney, aorta and peripheral vessels, babies in the womb, and anything else the transducer can penetrate.

GE Vscan features:

1. An online portal provides Vscan users with training tools for the product and basic clinical applications with sections about imaging technique, anatomy and trouble shooting Intuitive user interface that can be controlled using the thumb Intelligent workflow enhancements.
2. High-quality black and white imaging with color-coded blood flow imaging
3. Battery charger station and battery life of one hour scanning – good for up to 30 patients based on average of 2 minutes per scan
4. Voice annotation
5. USB docking station
6. Link to a PC for organization and export of data
7. Gateway software with services tools and remote diagnostics
8. Thumb-controlled user interface
9. Weight: less than 1 pound
10.Dimensions: 3″ wide by 5.3″ long


GE Vscan Applications
Abdominal
Cardiac
Pediatric Cardiac
Urological
Emergency Room
Fetal
Pediatrics
OB-GYN