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.
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