CereTom(R) Saves a Patient on NBC-TV's "ER".Medical Drama Features Portable CT Scanner CT scanner n. See CAT scanner. Diagnosing Subdural Hematoma Subdural Hematoma Definition A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood in the space between the outer layer (dura) and middle layers of the covering of the brain (the meninges). and Skull Fracture skull fracture, n a rupture or break in the cranial bones. skull fracture Orthopedics A fracture of one or more cranial bones, caused by MVAs, falls, assault, sports, occupational accidents and other forms of blunt trauma DANVERS, Mass. -- NeuroLogica Corporation's portable CT scanner, the CereTom[R], was featured last night on the 300th episode of NBC-TV's "ER," one of the longest running medical drama's in television history. The CereTom is used by the TV show's medical staff conducting a brain scan on a patient in the fictitious emergency room of Chicago's Country General. The popular medical drama has earned a reputation for featuring the latest innovations in medical technology and the CereTom, a light-weight and easy to use portable CT scanner that gives physicians rapid access to critical diagnostic information, is a perfect fit for the show. Hospital administration gives the "ER" doctors the CereTom as a Christmas gift and the scanner is shown imaging the head of a man brought to the emergency room in critical condition following a riot scene where he was kicked in the head. The CereTom's ability to image both the brain and bone structures helps the show's doctors diagnose a subdural hematoma, or brain bleed, and as they prepare to drill a hole to relieve the pressure, the CereTom demonstrates that the patient has a skull fracture and the procedure isn't necessary. As the patient worsens and has a seizure, the CereTom allows the "ER" doctors to rapidly diagnose his condition before the neurosurgeon neurosurgeon a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. neurosurgeon A surgeon specialized in managing diseases of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves Meat & potatoes diseases Brain tumors, spinal cord disease Salary $245K + 15% bonus. arrives to take the patient to the operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. . While the show is fictional, the story accurately depicts the rapid and critical diagnostic information that the CereTom provides to real-life physicians in more than 50 hospitals around the world. "The show 'ER' represents how the CereTom can revolutionize critical care medicine," said Eric M. Bailey, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of NeuroLogica. "In severe trauma cases, bringing diagnostic imaging directly to the patient can be crucial." In addition to the emergency room, hospitals are using the CereTom portable CT scanner to bring diagnostic imaging directly to patients in the intensive care unit, the operating room, and even in a patient's hospital room. The CereTom continues to transform pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. medicine by enabling physicians to scan babies in the neonatal intensive care unit Noun 1. neonatal intensive care unit - an intensive care unit designed with special equipment to care for premature or seriously ill newborn NICU ICU, intensive care unit - a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care . The CereTom has also made appearances on ABC-TV's "Grey's Anatomy." For more information on NeuroLogica and the CereTom please visit www.neurologica.com. About NeuroLogica Based in Danvers, Mass., NeuroLogica Corporation develops, manufactures and markets advanced medical imaging equipment. The company's mission is to bring access to high quality medical imaging to all people regardless of where they live. Combining this imaging quality and access enables physicians to make more informed treatment decisions, especially in stroke emergencies, saving and improving patient lives. |
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