Posted by ketyung
on May/25/2009
at 10:32 am
Medical instruments are getting compact in size. ECG and ultrasound instruments are the two most common that we’ll gradually be seeing more palm-sized versions coming into the market.
Here comes a palm-sized ultrasound device, which has been unveiled by Signostics Medical. This portable ultrasound device is meant for physicians on the run to wear around the neck, so they’re always ready to diagnose a patient anytime, especially in the events of emergency.
This tiny ultrasound device weighs only 320g, works as a stethoscope internally that has been incorporated with unique transducer positioning technology and micro technology for producing high-res images and stylus operated display.
The device is also equipped with a number of auxiliary ports such as USB ports, microSD slot, headphones, making it easy for transferring the collected data on the device onto a computer and to integrate with other devices. It’s got a flash light that shall come in handy for physicians to carry our their duties in the dark.
via gizmowatch
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