Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, Emergency Department fully integrates SonixTOUCH and SonixHUB.

    RICHMOND, BC, CANADA, October 08, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems and Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte- North Carolina's one of the busiest trauma centers in the US have announced the installation of several SonixTOUCH with integrated SonixHUB system for their Emergency Medicine Department.

"We are pleased to add CMC to the list of facilities benefitting from Ultrasonix comprehensive ultrasound and data management solution" said Joe Bjorklund, Ultrasonix Vice President Sales, North America.

"SonixTOUCH provides a rapid, user-friendly touchscreen interface to a small footprint machine with extensive, high-quality multimodal imaging. The ability to produce an Ultrasound Report without leaving the machine saves time and improves documentation" said Dr Vivek Tayal, MD, RDMS. "SonixHUB is a cost-effective, 21st century solution to EDs that need a non-PACS solution to wireless image and report documentation, QA, Image Archiving, and Query function for Ultrasound Data Management" Dr. Tayal added.

SonixHUB is a credentialing and QA tool that allows capture of exams and worksheets for review and evaluation. It is HIPAA-compliant and includes sophisticated features such as statistical and summary reports, email notifications, and user permission levels. Exams can easily be retrieved and printed for billing purposes.

SonixTOUCH EMed is a, compact, mobile diagnostic ultrasound system that features premium image quality, wireless networking, 1h30 minute battery operation, 3 active probe ports, and an easy to use Touch screen driven interface.

When integrated together, the SonixTOUCH-SonixHUB combination improves workflow, significantly reduces the steps to improve compliance and data management. Each exam performed on the SonixTOUCH EMed is workflow-driven via the single QSonix button so that the operator is naturally entering exam type, patient and operator information. Findings are entered in a worksheet right on the touch screen and results are then automatically sent and stored in SonixHUB for review and evaluation. The entire process is paperless and ensures maximum compliance. SonixHUB also includes a tool to develop custom worksheets easily.

About Ultrasonix: Ultrasonix (www.ultrasonix.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. The company's OpenSONIX technology provides superior image quality, ease of use and clinical flexibility to adapt to the needs of a variety of specialties. Ultrasonix is a privately held company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada with direct sales offices and affiliate dealers in over 65 countries.

Website: http://www.ultrasonix.com

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