Emergence of Covid-19 Boosts Demand for Medical Imaging Equipment for Remote Patient Observation

 


Medical imaging has evolved to the point where a patient can be seen on an MRI machine to help doctors diagnose problems with the structure or function of any part of the human body. Medical imaging equipment not only helps doctors identify diseases early, but also allow them to determine how to correct the problem or even prevent it from happening again.

There are several types of medical imaging equipment such as MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, computed tomography (CT) machines, and X-ray machines. Various types of images are produced through various methods, such as by radio waves or electromagnetic energy, by using radio frequency waves, or by using microwave energy. The imaging software used, is often based on computer aided design (CAD) programs.

The different types of imaging techniques are used to obtain information about the internal structure and functions of a patient's body. Some imaging methods, such as radiography or CT scans, help in determining the severity or location of certain diseases. Another common form of medical imaging used is the MRI machine, which uses electromagnetic energy to create images of the body. These images may be in the form of computer generated pictures or photographs, which are then transmitted electronically to a monitor, which is capable of viewing them on a computer screen.

Emergence of Covid-19 has made remote patient observation indispensable. This has led several manufacturers to introduce remote medical imaging equipment. In line with the strategy, Sony Corporation, the Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation, announced an update to NUCLeUS, the company’s vendor-neutral medical imaging platform, which streamlines surgical imaging the workflow across integrated hospitals. The company’s latest version is built in direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic and includes remote patient observation with new recording functionalities for use in the operating room (OR), Intensive Care Units (ICU), endoscopy suites, interventional rooms or anywhere else in the hospital.

Comments