Manufacturer: Philips Healthcare

EPIQ 5

Ultrasound system for radiology

EPIQ 5 is the new direction for premium ultrasound, featuring an uncompromised level of clinical performance to meet the challenges of today’s most demanding general imaging practices 

• EPIQ Evolution 2.0

This major upgrade unleashes the full power of our nSIGHT Imaging architecture by incorporating image quality advances across our complete suite of transducers and a wide range of applications. 

• Advanced workflow for superb ergonomics, amazing mobility

EPIQ 5 has completely reinvented the premium ultrasound user experience. Ease of use, workflow, ergonomics, and mobility. We’ve revolutionized how you interact with an ultrasound system from every standpoint, and kept it beautifully intuitive and very quiet.

• nSIGHT Imaging is a totally different approach to ultrasound

Philips proprietary nSIGHT Imaging architecture introduces a totally different approach to forming ultrasound images without compromise. Unlike conventional systems that form the image line by line, nSIGHT creates images with optimal resolution down to the pixel level. nSIGHT Imaging incorporates the use of a precision beamformer along with powerful massive parallel processing. This extraordinary architecture captures an enormous amount of acoustic data and then reconstructs in real time optimally focused beams, creating precise resolution for every pixel in the image. 

• iSCAN for automatic image optimization

Real Time iSCAN (AutoSCAN) automatically optimizes gain and TGC to continuously provide a high-quality image.

• Tablet-like touch interface for easier navigation

Navigate quickly to system functions with the tablet-like touch interface, with 40% less reach and 15% fewer steps to complete an exam.

• PureWave – the power to image technically diffcult patients 

Philips exclusive PureWave crystal technology is clinically proven to improve penetration in difficult-to-image patients. The pure, uniform PureWave crystals are up to 85% more efficient than conventional materials, resulting in exceptional performance. This technology allows for improved penetration and excellent detailed resolution. 

• Fast and effective image fusion and needle navigation

Make confident decisions even in challenging diagnostic cases with new fully integrated fusion capabilities that feature streamlined workflow to allow clinicians to achieve fast and effective fusion of CT/MR/PET with live ultrasound. By combining imaging modalities directly on the ultrasound system, you now have access to an even more powerful diagnostic tool with advanced visualization allowing for fast clinical decisions. 

• MicroCPA for exceptional small vessel visualization

Obtaining flow information in small low-flow vascular structures has traditionally been a challenge. With EPIQ’s new MicroCPA feature, visualization of low velocity micro circulation is quick and simple, giving you more diagnostic confidence when evaluating organ perfusion or small vascular beds. 

• Shear wave elastography simplifies liver disease assessment

Simplify liver assessment with non-invasive tools. Obtaining liver stiffness measurements with Philips shear wave elastography is surprisingly fast and easy even on difficult-to-image patients. It is non-invasive, making it a quick, simple step for sonographers and virtually painless for patients. 

• Excellent ergonomics may help reduce repetitive stress injuries 

EPIQ's extended-range control panel and monitor can be articulated for proper ergonomic alignment whether sitting or standing. The large 21" wide screen monitor facilitates easy viewing in virtually any environment. EPIQ has four transducer connectors with ambient lighting for ease in transducer selection during an exam.

• Amazing mobility helps you do studies everywhere

The EPIQ is the lightest in its class; it's easily transported on both carpet and tile. Place it in sleep mode, move it and boot up in seconds. The monitor folds down to reduce overall system height for transport, and the integrated cable hooks and catch tray are ideal for mobile studies.

• Library quiet for small examination rooms

EPIQ is almost silent when running A noise test determined that EPIQ runs at 37-41 dB, which is equivalent to the sound of a library. This is extremely welcome in small scanning/examination rooms.