What You Should Know:
– Philips and Nicklaus Children’s Health System, a leader in pediatric care, announced a groundbreaking 10-year collaboration focused on enhancing patient and staff experiences, improving outcomes, and driving innovation in pediatric care.
– As part of the partnership, Nicklaus Children’s will be the first to adopt the virtually helium-free Philips Ambition X MR scanner. This innovative technology eliminates the need for ongoing helium refills, a significant advantage for hospitals managing this precious resource.
– Additionally, the EasySwitch solution allows for a smooth and swift discharge or re-energization of the magnet, minimizing disruptions for patients.
Focus on Faster Diagnosis and Reduced Stress
Philips’ AI-enabled radiology workflow solutions will be implemented to reduce exam times and the need for rescans, leading to faster diagnoses and treatment plans for young patients. Furthermore, Nicklaus Children’s will leverage Philips’ suite of patient experience technologies:
- Philips Ambient Experience: Creates a calming environment with dynamic lighting, video projections, and soothing sounds.
- Kitten Scanner: A child-sized MRI replica that allows kids to explore how the scanner works in a non-threatening way.
- Scan Buddy App: Provides educational games and playful characters to help children understand the MRI procedure beforehand, potentially reducing anxiety and the need for sedation.
Streamlining Workflow and Empowering Staff
Advanced SmartWorkflow and SmartSpeed MR technologies will automate exam setup and accelerate exam times by up to 65%, allowing staff to focus on delivering exceptional care.
Enhancing Cardiac Care with AI-powered Ultrasound
Nicklaus Children’s will also implement Philips’ EPIQ CVx and Compact 5500CV AI-enabled ultrasound systems. These advanced systems automate measurements and strain quantification, leading to:
- Reduced quantification time by 51%
- 20% faster 2D imaging exams
- Improved diagnostic confidence through TrueVue imaging technology
“Philips shares our commitment to innovation, and patient safety and quality, and has taken the time to understand our care goals and the unique Nicklaus Children's experience we work to deliver,” said Matthew A. Love, president, and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “This means understanding that you cannot just make a smaller version of an adult radiology solution for our patients, and that sick kids don’t necessarily stay still for studies. More importantly, if we can make things fun and give each child confidence about the procedure, we can alleviate some of the stress they and their families may be feeling as part of the treatment process.”
