Hospitalar—Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, is reconfirming its commitment to caregivers in Latin America with innovative solutions to healthcare issues that are unique to the region. In March 2009 the company acquired MD International (MDI), now Welch Allyn Latin America, and has since gained significant market share in South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean thanks to strong relationships with large distribution and manufacturer partners. The company will showcase its full suite of core diagnostics product offerings that feature next-generation electronic connectivity technology today as it marks the one-year anniversary of the acquisition at Hospitalar 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil.
“Connectivity is having a profound impact on the way we develop our products”
"We believe in providing innovative, high-quality products to frontline caregivers in Latin America so they can achieve the greatest outcomes for their patients," says Louise McDonald, president, International at Welch Allyn. "Our solutions help providers do more with less—and meet the new challenges of our times. We know the Latin American market very well, and thanks in large part to our successful acquisition of MD International, we are poised for more growth in the region."
In addition to some of the products it distributes across the region for companies like Health o meter®, Huntleigh Sonicaid, Schiller, CGM, Bovie and Midmark, Welch Allyn will showcase its Green Series™ Medical Exam Lights—some of the first medical exam lights in the world to feature energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company will also showcase its full range of digital diagnostic solutions that allow paperless archiving and flexible connectivity options, including electronic health record (EHR)-ready cardiopulmonary and patient monitoring devices like the new Welch Allyn CP 50™ ECG.
"This week at Hospitalar Welch Allyn will feature our electronic connected solutions which offer significant clinical and economical benefits to providers," added McDonald. "This is the direct result of the growing demand for device connectivity playing a greater role in healthcare delivery in Latin America."
The Welch Allyn Green Series™ Medical Exam Lights provide 50,000 hours of life and produce white, bright light with a color temperature of 5,500ºK, providing caregivers with superior illumination that offers industry-leading lumen performance. The range of four Green Series Medical Exam Lights are designed for use in a variety of healthcare settings—from general examinations in the physician's office, to in-depth and specialist examinations, to outpatient and hospital-based procedures. The bright, white LEDs used in all Green Series Medical Exam Lights aid in true tissue color rendition and provide uniform spot size—features that aid caregivers in every product application. The new lights are currently available worldwide.
The Welch Allyn CP 50 ECG has an intuitive design and functionality and offers the speed and power of a fully-featured ECG in a compact, portable size. In addition to administering patient tests at the push of a button, the device can interface with the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect™ Workstation Software to connect patient data to an EHR system, health information system (HIS), over the Internet, or through e-mail. The CP 50 provides on-screen instructions that save time and ensure accurate data capture by highlighting poor signals and connections. The device comes equipped with an integrated high-resolution thermal printer that generates ECG reports in customizable formats. The optional MEANS interpretation program offers provider decision support.
"Connectivity is having a profound impact on the way we develop our products," said McDonald. "Patient safety and sustainability are primary concerns—in hospitals, remote clinics, and physician offices in Latin America and around the world. We are designing products that offer greater efficiency and more connectivity options to help shape the future of healthcare delivery beyond traditional approaches to connect, manage, and share patient information—and improve patient care in the process."
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