Ochsner Medical Center Makes Interventional Procedures Safer, More Efficient with Toshiba Cardiovascular X-ray Technology
April 21 2014 - 03:00AM
Business Wire
Adds a Toshiba Infinix DP-i and Hybrid OR Suite
for Unparalleled Access and Coverage
Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans is further improving
patient safety and comfort in interventional cardiology by adding
new equipment from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. Ochsner
installed a new hybrid OR suite and an InfinixTM DP-i
cardiovascular X-ray system to conduct transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (TAVR) and other coronary and peripheral
procedures.
“When we were considering expanding our cardiovascular
capabilities and adding a new Toshiba hybrid OR suite to our
existing four labs, there was no question about the technology that
best meets our needs,” said Dr. Tyrone Collins, section head,
Interventional Cardiology and co-director, Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory, Ochsner Medical Center. “Toshiba’s cardiovascular X-ray
system design provides unmatched flexibility with better access to
the patient, and the ability to record and archive images. As a
long-time partner of Toshiba, we particularly value the company’s
service and support approach.”
Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i provides unmatched flexibility with two
C-arms that optimize room utilization and make it easy to switch
from one to the other during a single procedure. Designed to
perform vascular, neuro and cardiovascular procedures, the systems
include high-resolution flat-panel detectors. Ochsner Medical
Center also utilizes Toshiba’s CAT-880B hybrid catheterization
table in its hybrid OR lab to support endovascular as well as open
surgical interventions.
“The Infinix-i was designed to offer unparalleled access to the
patient, ensuring clinicians is in optimal ergonomic orientation
during any procedure,” said David Sloop, director, X-ray Vascular
Business Unit, Toshiba. “Combined with dose management optimization
technologies such as Next Generation AIP, the system allows
providers to improve visualization and quickly and accurately
diagnose and treat patients safely.”
Ochsner Medical Center Installs Hybrid OR and Infinix DP-i
Cardiovascular X-ray System
About Ochsner Health System
Ochsner Health System is southeast Louisiana’s largest
non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system.
Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate,
coordinated clinical and hospital patient care is provided across
the region by 10 hospitals, both owned and managed, and more
than 40 health centers in Louisiana. Ochsner has been named
the Consumer Choice for Healthcare in New Orleans for 18
consecutive years and is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by
U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” across eight
specialty categories. Ochsner employs more than 14,000 employees,
over 900 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and
subspecialties and conducts over 300 clinical research trials
annually. Ochsner Health System is proud to be a tobacco-free
environment. For more information, please visit ochsner.org and
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About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical
Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology
and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and
cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic
imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more
information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide
provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive
medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound,
nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems
for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has
been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical
Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba. Visit
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at
www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions
provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical
products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and
imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products,
including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs;
electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and
materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including
power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical
systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network
of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees
worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61
billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at
www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.Rachel Miller, (714)
669-7623RMiller@tams.comorMichael Stewart, (310)
295-3323michael.stewart@ketchum.com