This is an actual radiology machine that is fitted on a laptop-sized system. The Viamo Ultrasound System that Toshiba has developed offers best image-in-class imaging capabilities for a system of this size. Because it is capable of offering never before seen radiology performance, even the FDA has cleared this product for marketing.

“The Viamo is specifically designed to provide advanced radiology capabilities in a portable system, creating more comfortable exams for patients,” said Girish Hagan, vice president, Marketing, Toshiba. “Providing the best value in the hand-carried segment, the Viamo delivers high-quality images for numerous clinical applications.”

Between these applications, the new medical ultrasound scanner built by Toshiba can be used in general radiology, OB/GYN, vascular, pediatric or any emergency exams. Compare this new touchscreen-based system with the cart-based ones that are regularly used by medical staff right now so that you better understand how useful such a radiology apparatus can be. Just in case users will find the touch interface a little too complicated, there is the option of panel or tablet mode.

The Viamo Ultrasound system is also capable of rendering superior and richer in color images than those more expensive cart-radiologists. Because Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. has used their regular Toshiba transducers wit the Viamo system, the need for transportation of multiple transducers disappears, as these can be easily interchanged. A new way of saving health care costs.

The Viamo Ultrasound system can be extremely useful during liver transplants when medical personnel must image the anastomoses to assess blood flow through the vessels, or when an immobile patient needs an accurate diagnosis. Easy to carry and use, the laptop-sized medical apparatus is above all existing systems of this kind, beating other products in price, quality, portability and ease of use.


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