GE improves Pediatric Imaging

<(GENERAL ELECTRIC) -- See how GE is improving pediatric imaging. From their website, we can see a new program introduced by GE which aims to make imaging less scary for pediatric patients.


From GE Reports Website:

Pediatric design turns scary MRIs into ‘Adventures’

Even for adults, getting an MRI can sometimes be an intimidating experience. For children, it can be downright scary — with many having to be sedated before they receive diagnostic imaging. That’s why GE Healthcare has been working on its Adventure Series program that uses design to tackle the very real anxiety issue that children face in hospitals. It’s one of the subjects that GE’s Bob Schwartz, General Manager of Global Design, is discussing at this morning’s “Health by Design” panel being held at GE’s healthymagination technology showcase in New York. In the audio slide show below, Bob explains how a pilot program now underway helps the fear drift away through jungle, pirate and undersea adventures that come alive right in the imaging room.

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