Posted by Mia Varra on Thu, May 17, 2012 @ 04:57 PM
E.I. Medical Imaging's staff veterinarian, Dr Erika Wierman, got an experience of a lifetime a few weeks ago.
These photographs were taken during a live demonstration at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut. We took the opportunity to examine various aquatic species, including these sea turtles, terrapins, and cow-nosed rays. The Ibex Pro was ideal for these applications due to its highly water-resistant construction and ease of portability.
5 Advantages of the IBEX® portable ultrasound for Aquatic and Marine Animals
1) Water resistance- The Ibex® ultrasound is water resistant making it a real asset when working with aquatic and marine animals. You can focus on the diagnostics of the animal and not have to worry about splashing water on the equipment. No need to cover it with plastic trying to protect it from splashes and boy, does that make clean up so easy too!
2) Portability- The Ibex® ultrasound is less than 5 lbs and comes with a convenient waist pouch and shoulder strap options for wearing the system right on your body. So no matter if the environment is in an aquarium or on a boat, this portable ultrasound system will not weigh you down like other equipment.
3) Battery life- The Ibex® ultrasound has a lithium rechargeable battery. Say goodbye to troublesome extension cords, worrying about trying to find power outlets in remote locations and short battery life. The Ibex’s batter runs for 5+ hours!
4) Monitor Goggles- The Ibex® comes standard with monitor glasses on both the Ibex® Pro and Ibex® Lite. The InSite2™ glasses show the image large and clear even in sunlight situations. They feature brightness and contrast controls and “flip up” out of the way when you need a clear line of sight.
5) Memory- still images and video cine loop- The Ibex® ultrasound lets you easily save and store images and video. You can easily label and measure right on the system or even use the “voice tag” feature which records a voice message with the image! Never has it been so easy!
These are just a few of the advantages that make the Ibex® portable ultrasound so well suited for aquatic and marine animal ultrasound. For more information, contact E.I. Medical Imaging today!
This IBEX video shows a Cow Nosed Ray, Gills
This IBEX video shows a Cow Nosed Ray shows the heart and gills
This IBEX video shows a Cow Nosed Ray shows the spiral colon
Thank you to Dr. Erika Wierman and the Maritime Aquarium for sharing these images with us. No matter if you ultrasound cows, horses, goats or sheep, we hope that you enjoy seeing the WILD side of animal ultrasound.
Would you take YOUR ultrasound into the ocean to ultrasound sea animals?
Posted by Mia Varra on Thu, May 10, 2012 @ 06:00 PM
By: Hilary Parker
Ask any of E.I. Medical Imaging’s customers and they’ll tell you that they would never go back to palpating after bringing the IBEX reproductive ultrasound tool on board. Not only is palpating hard on their body and far less accurate, it also doesn’t give them all of the information that the IBEX can provide.
Dairying is an industry with a tight enough margin; producers need all of the help they can get to maintain a profit. That’s what the IBEX does best: It gives them the information they need to make decisions that affect their bottom line.
In addition to bovine ultrasound pregnancy and timed breeding checks, veterinarians and producers rely on the IBEX to diagnose abdominal abnormalities. This means they can better time their artificial insemination round based on whether and when the animal is open. It also allows them to identify those animals that are not suited for breeding, saving time, money and effort. And the IBEX allows vets and producers to identify the stages of pregnancy each animal is experiencing — whether in the barn or in the field. But the machine’s ruggedness, long battery life and well-thought-out accessories are what separate the IBEX and IBEX Lite from the competition.
Simply put, the IBEX’s cow ultrasounds provide vets and producers with the information they need to troubleshoot management issues that affect animal health — and, ultimately, a higher conception rate and stronger bottom line.
If you’re currently using an IBEX, please leave a story below about the time and money it has saved you, your clients or your operation!
Posted by Mia Varra on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 @ 08:49 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOVELAND, Colorado, April 30, 2012- E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI), a worldwide leader in portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use announced today they have received ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI) became ISO 9001:2008 certified after successfully passing the audit of its quality management system (QMS) by Platinum Registration. The ISO 9001:2008 standards are recognized internationally and used by service and manufacturing organizations to create a standardized QMS that is continuously evaluated to ensure it conforms to the principles of quality improvement and customer satisfaction.
“This ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates to our customers EIMI’s strong commitment to quality throughout all levels of our organization.” said EIMI President, Charles Maloy. “It demonstrates to our customers that we are maintaining product engineering, production and customer satisfaction standards to provide the them with the best possible quality products and services.”
“This certification validates EIMI’s commitment to meeting the globally recognized International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for the design and development of portable ultrasound solutions for the veterinary market,” added Maloy.
“EIMI’s overarching goal is to ingrain continuous improvement within our QMS so that we constantly improve the quality, reliability, value and integrity of our products and services,” said Maloy. “Each EIMI employee and their active participation in this system is critical to improving our products and processes for our customers per our ISO certification.”
If you have questions, feel free to contact E.I. Medical Imaging at info@eimedical.com.
Copyright© 2012 E.I. Medical Imaging. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of E.I. Medical Imaging. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Posted on: 04/04/2012 Posted by: E.I. Medical Imaging Category: Press Release
Posted by Mia Varra on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 @ 11:40 AM
E.I. Medical Imaging and Choice Medical Systems, Inc. donated the use of an Ibex Pro for a recent expedition in Southern Africa.
Below is the link for the movie of the Ibex Pro being used in Southern Africa in July by Richard Fayrer-Hoskens and his students from The University of Georgia.
The IBEX Pro is developed exclusively for animal and livestock needs based on intensive research and input from veterinarians, producers, breeders and current users. Ibex™ Pro and Ibex™ Lite are the new standards in ultra-portable ultrasound.
IBEX Pro
Rugged, water-resistant, and easy to operate in the toughest environment.
Posted by Mia Varra on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 @ 02:58 PM
E.I. Medical Imaging® Expands its Distribution Network with the Addition of Alcyon Belux S.A. for the Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg Markets.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOVELAND, Colorado, April 11, 2012- E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI), a worldwide leader in portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use announced today the addition of Alcyon Belux S.A. as the new authorized Ibex® distributor in the Benelux region.
Alcyon Belux S.A. http://www.alcyonbelux.be , is well regarded in the Benelux region as a leader and trusted partner committed to the veterinary industry. Their focus on the veterinary market specifically positions Alcyon Belux S.A. for success with the Ibex in the region. Alcyon Belux S.A.’s dedication to training and education is a perfect fit for EIMI company philosophy. EIMI is proud to welcome Alcyon Belux S.A. to its trusted network of distributors.
Alcyon Belux S.A. sees many product offerings on an annual basis. EIMI President, Charles Maloy commented on the new partnership: “To have E.I. Medical Imaging and our Ibex™ ultrasound solutions accepted by Alcyon Belux S.A. and placed into its product offerings speaks to the uniqueness of our products and provides EIMI with access to a significant base of veterinary customers.”
If you have questions, feel free to contact E.I. Medical Imaging at info@eimedical.com.
Copyright© 2012 E.I. Medical Imaging. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of E.I. Medical Imaging. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 Posted by: E.I. Medical Imaging Category: Press Release
Posted by Mia Varra on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 @ 02:39 PM
E.I. Medical Imaging® Expands its Distribution Network with the Addition of Eickemeyer Vet Denmark for the Danish Market.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOVELAND, Colorado, March 23, 2012- E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI), a worldwide leader in portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use announced today the addition of Eickemeyer Vet Denmark as the new authorized Ibex® distributor in Denmark.
Eickemeyer Vet Denmark, http://www.eickemeyer.dk , based in Vojens, has a proven history of providing quality diagnostic products to customers throughout Denmark. Eickemeyer leverages over 50 years of industry experience to provide this expertise specifically to the veterinary market.
EIMI is proud to welcome Eickemeyer Vet Denmark to its trusted network of distributors. “Eickemeyer Vet Denmark represents a profound, longstanding experience with the Danish vet market. For us it was very clear that Eickemeyer was the best partner we could work with and we are confident that it will serve Danish customers in the best possible way” -EIMI President, Charles Maloy.
If you have questions, feel free to contact E.I. Medical Imaging at info@eimedical.com.
Copyright© 2012 E.I. Medical Imaging. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of E.I. Medical Imaging. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Posted on: 04.03.12 Posted by: E.I. Medical Imaging Category: Press Release
Posted by Mia Varra on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 @ 01:08 PM
Made in Colorado: Medical devices and scientific instruments
By Mike Taylor
E.I. Medical Imaging’s Portable Ultrasound Systems for Animals
Loveland
www.eimedical.com
Loveland-based E.I. Medical Imaging designs and makes portable, ruggedized ultrasound systems used on animals in all 50 states and 12 countries.
“We are unique in the fact that we are the only company in the U.S. that engineers and manufactures ultrasound specifically for veterinary use,” says Charles Maloy, the company’s president.
E.I. Medical Imaging’s systems have been used in extremes ranging from sub-Saharan Africa to the Arctic to dairies in Colorado. The devices have been used to monitor pregnancies in all varieties of farm animals, to examine tendons in horses, and by the Turtle Conservancy in Southern California to document the reproductive physiology of some of the world’s most endangered turtle species, to name just a few of the applications.
E.I. Medical Imaging also makes video headsets that allow the user to see the ultrasound image displayed in the eyeglasses they wear, in any light conditions.
The company was founded in 1984, originally targeting swine reproduction.
Click here to read more!
Posted by Mia Varra on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 @ 12:37 PM
Have you ever looked at an ultrasound image and wondered “What” are you looking at? Ever wonder which end is up? When others are discussing Bull or Heifer, ovarian diagnosis, or metritis treatment are you still looking to decide “What” it is?? Well, if you feel left in the dark when it comes to ultrasound images…..let’s start back at the basics.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive, immediate tool used to image tissue. It will not penetrate bone (like an X-Ray). So the first step to help you read the ultrasound image is to be familiar with the anatomy that you are imaging.
Various body tissues conduct sound differently. Some tissues absorb sound waves while others reflect them. The density of the tissue dictates the speed at which the echoes return.
If you remember that FLUID is always BLACK and TISSUE is GRAY. The denser the tissue, is the brighter white it will appear in ultrasound the brightest white being bone.
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BONE TISSUE FLUID
Now, let’s look at a few images;
Bovine Ultrasound: Early Pregnancy
Bovine Ultrasound: Heifer Calf
Equine Ultrasound: 13 day Pregnancy
Sheep Ultrasound: 63 day pregnancy
Canine Ultrasound: Liver
Hopefully this will help you to “SEE” the ultrasound image. Remember, the more images you see the easier and clearer they will become.
Of course, choosing the right ultrasound equipment from a creditable company should also be an important decision. To learn more about the IBEX Portable Ultrasound watch this short video
Posted by Mia Varra on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 @ 04:26 PM
By: Hilary Parker
Hey, Ibex owners: Have you downloaded your free update?
Ibex Lite Ibex Pro
E.I. Medical Imaging released a new version of its firmware for the Ibex family of ultrasound systems back in August 2011. We’re just checking to make sure our valued customers heard the news! If you haven’t already, log on to www.eimedical.com and get version 1.07 — free of charge, of course.
What’s in the new version? Glad you asked. Version 1.07 gives you significant image resolution and quality enhancements on select transducers. Various models also will experience enhanced functionality. In addition, you can now invert an image and forward record to capture ultrasound in real time (with extended cine loop capture time: Loops as long as 16 seconds now available!).
We’ve also enhanced dual mode functionality, added measurement tables for a variety of species and made the systems even more compatible with Windows 7. Throw in some minor software maturity and stability improvements, and you’ve got yourself an update worth downloading.
“Releasing these updates is about continuing to provide value to our customers,” says Mia Varra, marketing director, E.I. Medical Imaging. “We constantly gather customer feedback and work to evolve our products. If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: ‘I didn’t think you could make Ibex better, but you did!’ That’s the best part of my job.”
And no worries on compatibility: 1.07 is compatible with bothIbex Pro and Ibex Lite systems.
So, what are you waiting for? Click hereto download version 1.07 today!
Posted by Mia Varra on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 @ 12:14 PM
JUST HOW PORTABLE IS YOUR PORTABLE ULTRASOUND?
by Erika Wierman, DVM
With equine breeding season officially underway, you may be finding yourself re-evaluating your equipment. Technology changes at lightning speed, and it’s certainly possible that the reliable old ultrasound you’ve been using for years is just pretty darn obsolete now. While many factors must be considered in the search for a new one, I’d like to take a minute to talk about portability.
Can you do this with your ultrasound?
Dr. Skavdahal demonstrates the portable IBEX® Ultrasound in a pouch around his waist and hands-free imaging headset glasses used to view the image in sunlight situations. Dr Skavdahal walked right into a pasture of passive broodmares to perform a pregnancy diagnosis ultrasound.
Anything with the capacity to be moved might be considered portable, really. Many of the “portable” ultrasound systems from a decade ago, for example, weigh upwards of 30 pounds! Now I don’t know about you, but lugging that thing stall to stall and barn to barn does not sound like fun to me. Furthermore, it’s doing nothing for your practice in terms of efficiency.
That machine takes up a lot of room in your truck and is probably sitting alongside dozens of feet of extension cord as well. While battery-powered systems are much more common these days, remember that not all batteries are created equal. Consider charge life, ask about the number of charge cycles that the battery is rated to, and investigate any memory and cold-weather issues.
And how about mobility and self-containment? Are you able to function adequately during a late night emergency with limited barn help and no technician?
And what good is portable if your small ultrasound has poor resolution, is extremely fragile, and isn’t backed by a reputable company with a history of exquisite service?
What to consider when shopping for a portable ultrasound
1. Quality. Image quality, transducer quality, features and functions of a system should be considered before purchasing. Don’t get “over-sold” on features that are not used in your business but concentrate on the things that are most important to you and your clients. However new systems have software upgrades that can allow your equipment to grow with you when the time is right.
2. Durability. A portable ultrasound system will go through the rigors of multiple environments so a system built to withstand moisture, dust and shock is important to consider.
3. Service & Warranty. Be sure that the system is manufactured from a reputable company that stands behind the product and will be in business to repair and service your equipment for years to come. It is true that you get what you pay for and a few extra dollars at the time of purchase can be a smart investment over many years.
This is true portability.
The Ibex® portable ultrasound is the very definition of portable. With the Pro model weighing in at 5.7 pounds with the battery installed, it is among the lightest machines on the market. It boasts a long and reliable battery life and performs well in the cold. It has been designed to be worn on the body OR placed on a tabletop, thereby reducing the amount of help or the number of people required for many of your exams. The Ibex® is water-, dust-, and impact-resistant, has an outstanding image quality, and is proudly offered by E.I. Medical Imaging, the only manufacturer of veterinary-exclusive portable ultrasounds in the United States for over 28 years.