November 24, 2008 - With the SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source CT, Siemens Healthcare is introducing a CT scanner that aims to set new standards regarding speed and dose reduction.

The LIFEPAK CR Plus automated external defibrillator is designed for minimally trained rescuers in commercial and public settings. It guides the user step by step with clear, calm voice prompts. An internal computer analyzes the heart rhythm and is designed to automatically deliver a shock only if needed.

Siemens Healthcare's SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source CT requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details faster than ever before, according to Siemens. The SOMATOM Definition Flash featuring two X-ray tubes that simultaneously revolve around the patient's body.

Said to be the first Web-based system of its kind, LIFENET STEMI Management Solution from Physio-Control allows patient 12-lead ECG data to be quickly and simply transmitted from the field to hospitals. The transmission of ECG data allows hospital care teams to help make decisions while the patient is still en route. The system provides hospitals with secure tools to share data.

Siemens Healthcare said its new molecular CT is designed to provide a premium-imaging platform and is a practical solution for today’s shrinking healthcare budget.