MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein
Medical today announced that its Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
business has entered an exclusive agreement with Terason® to
distribute uSmart® 3200T NexGen, a portable ultrasound device that
enables emergency responders to perform exams in emergency medical
transport vehicles and aircrafts. By using uSmart® 3200T,
responders can identify issues at the point-of-care, continue
assessment during transport, and alert emergency room staff of
relevant vitals. Access to a patient's vitals will further empower
emergency responders to make more informed decisions on treatment
and the trauma center most suited to care for a patient's needs, as
well as help prepare emergency room staff prior to a patient's
arrival.
According to an article published in International Journal of
Emergency Medicine, entitled, "Use of Ultrasound by Emergency
Medical Services: a Review," the use of portable ultrasounds in the
pre-hospital setting is increasing with reports of physicians,
emergency medical technicians, and flight nurses performing
diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in different EMS systems
across Europe and the United States. This is facilitated by the
portability of modern ultrasound machines that have small,
lightweight, and durable designs and that deliver high-quality and
high-resolution imaging.
"As we continue to invest in technology that can help advance
the EMS industry for the benefit of providers, and ultimately
patients, Henry Schein is excited to
partner with Terason to distribute the uSmart® 3200T," said
Andy Goldy, General Manager,
Emergency Medical Services, Henry Schein Medical. "Our customers
can continue to rely on us to offer technologically-advanced
devices, such as the portable ultrasound, to help uncover and treat
life-threatening conditions that may otherwise go unnoticed, and to
help triage traumatic situations that require quick decision-making
and treatment."
uSmart® 3200T NexGen is a portable ultrasound tablet that weighs
less than five pounds, which makes it easy to transport and
operate. It features proprietary SuperHarmonic™ Imaging
capabilities with fast processing speeds and an intuitive
touchscreen design that makes operation quick and efficient. The
Terason uSmart® 3200T offers customized presets, fast boot-up,
grab-and-go portability, and Wi-Fi capabilities. In addition, the
long battery life and remote connectivity enables communication
with the receiving facility for better patient care.
"Terason and Henry Schein's
partnership further solidifies our commitment to the pre-hospital
market," said Jeff Sirek, General
Manager, Terason. "By combining our cutting-edge technology with
Henry Schein's commercial expertise
in bringing innovative products to market, we can deliver solutions
that help reduce the guesswork among EMS professionals who have to
quickly assess patient needs."
For more information about uSmart® 3200T or to order, please
contact Henry Schein's EMS customer
service team at 1-800-845-3550.
About Terason
Terason, a division of Teratech
Corporation began in 1994, drawing upon technology developed at
MIT's Lincoln Laboratory. Dr.
Alice Chiang, CEO and Chairman of
the Board, founded the company to apply developments in the fields
of radar, sonar, and telecommunications technologies to the
demanding requirements of battlefield ultrasound. Recognizing
that decades of breakthrough research for the Department of Defense
could be applied to the challenges of mainstream ultrasound
imaging, she formed the Terason division. With initial key patents
protecting the integrated circuit technology she developed at
MIT, Dr. Chiang dedicated Terason to
the development of a micro-miniaturized commercial ultrasound
system.
Today, we continue to revolutionize ultrasound with developments
in high-performance portable systems. For more information,
visit www.terason.com.
About Henry Schein,
Inc.
Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is the world's largest provider of health
care products and services to office-based dental animal
health and medical practitioners. The company also
serves dental laboratories, government and institutional
health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500®
Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100®
indexes, Henry Schein employs more
than 21,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 1
million customers.
The company offers a comprehensive selection of products and
services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient
practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and
automated distribution network, with a selection of more than
120,000 branded products and Henry
Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than
180,000 additional products available as special-order items. The
company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology
solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce
solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville,
N.Y., Henry Schein has
operations or affiliates in 32 countries. The company's sales
reached a record $11.6 billion in
2016, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 15
percent since Henry Schein became a
public company in 1995. For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com,
Facebook.com/HenrySchein and @HenrySchein on Twitter.
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