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What makes Longport's technology different than other products?
There are numerous features and advantages to the EPISCAN as compared to other ultrasound systems. The main advantage is in the resolution of the images. The EPISCAN utilizes ultrasound up to 50 MHz transducer that allows for a resolution to 40 microns. This provides the user with microscopic images of the areas of interest. Also, the EPISCAN utilizes a Windows Operating System that makes it user friendly and portable enough to go to the patient, rather than having to be transported offsite. The images are digital making them convenient for printing, storage and transporting. The system utilizes the power of the PC to provide a variety of features including the importing of photographs, image measurements and annotations and application specific features such as risk assessment for pressure ulcers. The system includes network connectivity, DVD backup, internal card readers and wireless technology. Overall, the EPISCAN is designed to image the skin and superficial soft tissue at a microscopic level, while providing the clinician with a user friendly, point of care tool to provide valuable information and improve patient care and outcomes.
Why is network connectivity important?
In today's world, it important to be able to transport information rapidly and accurately. Data can be captured at the point of care and interpreted offsite. An example of this would be at a nursing home where a nurse can image an area of a suspected pressure ulcer and the image can be interpreted offsite. This gives the patient the advantage of having the study performed in their own bed, but having the expertise of a specialist read the image and make appropriate recommendations. Also, network connectivity allows for the archiving of data offsite.
What can be seen utilizing the EPISCAN?
The EPISCAN images the skin and superficial soft tissue at a microscopic level. The different layers of the skin can be visualized in detail. The subcutaneous tissue and deeper structures can be seen to a depth of 2 to 3 centimeters. Subtle changes in fluid content, thickness or tissue density can be appreciated. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Conditions such as pressure ulcers, chronic wounds, burns and skin cancers are very common problems. Also, the skin is a great indicator of various systemic diseases. The EPISCAN can image these pathologies economically and accurately, giving the clinician more information and allowing for improved patient care.