Although not quite the equivalent of Star Trek’s tricorder, GE’s Vscan represents a long step forward in mobile medical technology. The handheld device does on-the-go ultrasound readings only, but those readings can give doctors faster, more in-depth info than the best of preliminary doctor exam routines. Indeed, the BlackBerry-sized unit will likely “become as prevalent as the stethoscope,” said GE CEO Jeff Immelt, as he unveiled the Vscan at the Web 2.0 Summit this week.
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Will GE's Handheld Ultrasound Become the Next Stethoscope?
Posted by: Pam Baker October 22, 2009 02:25 PMAlthough not quite the equivalent of Star Trek’s tricorder, GE’s Vscan represents a long step forward in mobile medical technology. The handheld device does on-the-go ultrasound readings only, but those readings can give doctors faster, more in-depth info than the best of preliminary doctor exam routines. Indeed, the BlackBerry-sized unit will likely “become as prevalent as the stethoscope,” said GE CEO Jeff Immelt, as he unveiled the Vscan at the Web 2.0 Summit this week.