Discover How Phillips Revolutionised Care on the Front Lines with a Breakthrough in Ultrasound Devices
There are few groups of people who have a greater need for innovative medical solutions than those serving in the armed forces, which is why Philips is launching breakthrough technology to make military healthcare even more effective.
Philips was founded by father and son duo Frederik and Gerard Philips in 1891. The company started out producing electronic products, and produced the first electric razor in 1939. Since then, Philips has gone from strength to strength, and today is one of the world’s largest producers of medical products and equipment in the world. The Amsterdam based company employs over 114,000 people, and has revenues of $29,003 million, placing it at #375 on the Fortune 500.
Military Healthcare
As a producer of medical devices, Philips felt a duty to bring a higher standard of care to front line military personnel, where it was most needed. With the nature of conflict providing unique healthcare challenges, Philips knew it need to create a complete solution.
Beginning with preparedness, Philips understands that military healthcare solutions must be ready to deploy as quickly and effectively as the personnel themselves. To achieve this, Philips is looking towards an extensive suite of face-to-face and online training tools, created specifically for military healthcare applications. Philips Managed Services makes sure that all equipment the company provides is well-maintained and fit for purpose – while Philips Healthcare Transformation Services ensure that solutions are future-proof and continuously assessed through strategic advice and consultation.
At the point of injury and medivac stages, Philips is bringing state of the art equipment for vital signs monitoring, emergency care, and resuscitation. These include are hard-wearing automated external defibrillator devices, designed to withstand the rigours of battle, as well as portable ventilation solutions to help bring wounded personnel from the point of injury to medical care facilities.
To aid diagnosis, Philips is also launching two breakthrough ultrasound devices. The Philips InnoSight marks a quantum leap in lightweight and portable ultrasound scanners, and the Philips Lumify provides a high-quality ultrasound imaging solution designed specifically for mobile devices. These two products, working together, will enable rapid and effective diagnostics for military healthcare personnel, allowing for informed treatment decisions and improved medical outcomes.
“In an increasingly connected world where the power of technology is at our fingertips, it’s no longer enough to only create ultrasound products and services that are contained to the clinical environment.” said Randy Hamlin, Business Leader for Point of Care, Ultrasound at Philips. “Lumify leverages advanced digital health technology to provide critical information to the right people at the right time, transforming how we approach care delivery for the military sector.”
When it comes to treatment, Phillips is bringing its IntelliVue X3 patient monitoring system. Able to quickly switch from a multi-measurement bedside module, to a fully functional transport module, the device has the power to travel with the patient every step of the way. The Philips Healthcare Transformation and Clinical Informatics team is then able to provide consulting services and software solutions to improve outcomes through effective continued care.
Final Thoughts
With new solutions for all military healthcare pain points, Philips is taking its responsibility as a provider of medical products and services seriously. The battlefield is a horrific and traumatic landscape for any human to experience, and it can only help if, when injury inevitably occurs, there are flexible and effective medical solutions in place. With this suite of innovations, Philips is helping to make sure injured soldiers have the very best chance of returning home to their loved ones.
The final word goes to Paul Cropper, Global Head Military and Disaster Relief at Philips Healthcare. “At Philips we provide a wide range of healthcare innovations that demonstrate our continuing commitment to improving military medical support. Our innovations this year range from exciting breakthroughs within ultrasound that bring portable solutions to the front line, to innovative ventilation devices, to a wide range of mobile robust patient monitoring devices. Our growing range of military technologies and solutions enable early, confident diagnosis and rapid, effective treatment for improved patient care”
You can hear Philips’ Head of Global Product Marketing MRI,Martijn Hartjes, speak at MedForce Europe 2018 this June at the Hotel Palace, Berlin. Download the agenda today for more information and insights.