Siemens introduces OB image management tool

Siemens Healthcare has released its new obstetrical (OB) image management tool, the syngo.fourSight Workplace.

The technology utilizes a NVIDIA 3D Vision monitor and offers 3D/4D volume manipulation and 2D image and clip review for various Siemens’ ultrasound platforms, as well as thick-slice imaging, multislice imaging and rendering modes including amnioscopic and skeletal rendering, said the Malvern, Pa.-based company.

 

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