We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress hp
Sign In
Advertise with Us
GLOBETECH PUBLISHING LLC

Philips Healthcare

Operates in Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Patient Care and Clinical Informatics, Customer Services, and Home Healthcare... read more Featured Products: More products

Download Mobile App




Ultraportable Ultrasounds Plug into a Smartphone

By MedImaging International staff writers
Posted on 30 Nov 2015
Print article
The connected Lumify with two advanced ultrasound transducers
The connected Lumify with two advanced ultrasound transducers (Photo courtesy of Philips Healthcare)
Advanced hand-held ultrasound (US) transducers and an app-based online portal and subscription platform provide a comprehensive, connected digital imaging solution.

The Philips Lumify is a complete portable ultrasound system intended for a range of specialties and settings, including acute and emergency care as well as standard office practice. The system is supplied with two US transducers and a scanning app that controls several types of US scans, including those of the gall bladder, abdomen and lungs, as well as OB-GYN, vascular, superficial, musculoskeletal and soft tissue structures. The app is also linked to an online portal access.

Lumify will be supplied under a USD 199 monthly subscription plan that includes not only the devices and app, but also an entire healthcare ecosystem dedicated to care delivery. The system easily connects to any patient picture archiving and communication system (PACS), to share images, video, and notes with colleagues via email or a shared network. Real-time automatic app updates include rollout of new features as soon as they are developed.

At the moment, Lumify only works with Android smart devices. Once the Lumify App is downloaded from Google Play, users simply connect a transducer to a smart device via microUSB and launch the app to start ultrasound scanning. The app connects to the cloud, where data and images are also accessible via the Philips HealthSuite Digital Platform. The app-based platform also allows for broader use of the device, such as browsing the internet. The Philips Lumify is a product of Royal Philips (Philips; Amsterdam, The Netherlands;).

“In an increasingly connected world where the power of technology is at our fingertips, it's no longer enough to create an ultrasound product or service. At Philips, we create solutions holistically with the patient at the center,” said Randy Hamlin, VP and business segment leader of Ultra Mobile at Philips. “Lumify leverages advanced digital health technology to provide critical information to the right people at the right time, transforming how we approach care delivery and connecting the various touch points along the health continuum.”

“Lumify has the potential to provide on-demand, point-of-care diagnostics in a more connected environment,” said Bret Nelson, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, NY, USA). “Leveraging a familiar device with portable diagnostic testing makes learning ultrasound easier for new users and more convenient for experienced imagers. I think that convenience and availability will increase the utility of this technology, improving patient care and efficiency.”

Related Links:

Royal Philips
Lumify video


New
Gold Member
X-Ray QA Meter
T3 AD Pro
Imaging Table
CFPM201
NMUS & MSK Ultrasound
InVisus Pro
Portable Color Doppler Ultrasound Scanner
DCU10
Read the full article by registering today, it's FREE! It's Free!
Register now for FREE to MedImaging.net and get complete access to news and events that shape the world of Radiology.
  • Free digital version edition of Medical Imaging International sent by email on regular basis
  • Free print version of Medical Imaging International magazine (available only outside USA and Canada).
  • Free and unlimited access to back issues of Medical Imaging International in digital format
  • Free Medical Imaging International Newsletter sent every week containing the latest news
  • Free breaking news sent via email
  • Free access to Events Calendar
  • Free access to LinkXpress new product services
  • REGISTRATION IS FREE AND EASY!
Click here to Register








Channels

MRI

view channel
Image: Late gadolinium enhancement distinguishes which hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients will benefit from urgent interventions (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Enhanced Cardiovascular MRI Predicts Heart Risk in Children with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most prevalent genetic cardiovascular disorder and a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people, with a yearly mortality rate of 1%. However, 10% to... Read more

Nuclear Medicine

view channel
Image: Example of AI analysis of PET/CT images (Photo courtesy of Academic Radiology; DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.08.043)

AI Analysis of PET/CT Images Predicts Side Effects of Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer

Immunotherapy has significantly advanced the treatment of primary lung cancer, but it can sometimes lead to a severe side effect known as interstitial lung disease. This condition is characterized by lung... Read more

General/Advanced Imaging

view channel
Image: AI-enabled analysis of images meant to catch one disease can reveal others (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

AI Tool Offers Opportunistic Screening for Heart Disease Using Repurposed CT Scans

In the field of medical imaging, the term "opportunistic screening" refers to the repurposing of existing medical images by radiologists to diagnose illnesses beyond what the scan was originally meant to find.... Read more

Imaging IT

view channel
Image: The new Medical Imaging Suite makes healthcare imaging data more accessible, interoperable and useful (Photo courtesy of Google Cloud)

New Google Cloud Medical Imaging Suite Makes Imaging Healthcare Data More Accessible

Medical imaging is a critical tool used to diagnose patients, and there are billions of medical images scanned globally each year. Imaging data accounts for about 90% of all healthcare data1 and, until... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2024 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.