SonoSite launches in Punjab

US-based SonoSite Inc, the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound systems, has introduced its complete product range in Punjab. The company is targeting hospitals, nursing homes and general practitioners.

"The introduction of the system in Punjab is part of SonoSite's commitment to expand its presence in India. The company established its liaison office in Gurgaon a year and a half ago to support its growing base of customers," said Pavan Behl, SonoSite country manager, India.

SonoSite has brought a transformational change in clinical practice by bringing ultrasound scanning to the patient's bedside or physician's examination table. The system mobility eliminate delays associated with the outpatient referral process or moving heavy, cart-based systems across hospital departments to scan patients.

This can lead to increased accessibility and improvement of patient care and safety, besides the potential to reduce healthcare costs through earlier and more rapid diagnosis of diseases and conditions.

"We are planning to sell 250 machines in the next financial year across India," he added.

Commenting upon its salient features, Behl said: "They are designed to boot up in seconds from a cold start, durable enough to withstand being dropped, easy to use and can operate on battery power, if needed. These systems represent a revolutionary combination of cost, performance and size and will bring the benefits of ultrasound to more doctors and patients in India."

The company is also taking the lead in India to introduce the concept of ultrasound imaging emerging markets and is organising a series of knowledge seminars across the country.

"This initiative has been undertaken to update physicians in the country on some of the most significant advances in the field and to help them reach a new interactive approach to the imaging techniques in anesthesia," he said.