2023 PDC Summit Attracts Thousands of Healthcare Professionals to Phoenix, Arizona
CEDAR PARK, Texas, March 2, 2023 –
ETS-Lindgren will showcase innovative Products and Services for MRI facilities at
the 2023 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning,
Design & Construction (PDC Summit). Held
from March 12 to 15 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, the
PDC Summit attracts thousands of professionals in all disciplines of healthcare
to learn, network, and discover ways to create value for the healthcare environment.
Attendees share their findings,
challenges, and best practices with the common goal of advancing safe and
trusted healthcare. The PDC Summit is sponsored by the American Society for Health
Care Engineering (ASHE) – the largest association dedicated to optimizing the
healthcare-built environment. ASHE’s more
than 12,000 members design, build, and operate hospitals, and are involved in
improving the healthcare physical environment throughout the lifespan of a facility. In 2023, ASHE is celebrating 60 years of
optimizing healthcare facilities.
The PDC Summit Exhibition will be held on Monday, March 13, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm; and Tuesday, March 14, from 10:30 am to 1:45 pm (all times are MST). Visitors to ETS-Lindgren’s Exhibit Booth 1214 will see innovative products on display, including a model of the EVO™ Series of MRI RF Shielded Doors, an MRI Patient Scanner to address patient safety, as well as novel accessories such as ClearShield™ S-Glass. “Powerful magnetic scanners require superior RF Shielding to ensure peak performance, providing high-quality images for radiologists and their patients,” said John Stanfield, Regional Sales Manager with ETS-Lindgren. “We’ll also have a ‘cutaway’ model on display in our booth to provide an example of RF Shielded Enclosure construction for MRI facilities, allowing visitors to see how robust shielding provides an excellent foundation for our MRI products and accessories,” he added.
For
industry-leading MRI door technology, the EVO Series of MRI RF Shielded Doors are designed to provide reliable, low-maintenance service for
use in rigorous MRI environments. To
facilitate access into and out of the MRI suite, this pneumatic sealing door is
equipped with an easy-open, lever-style handle with minimal force required for
operation. Customers who are frustrated
from trying to open and close their cumbersome MRI doors are relieved by the
low-friction, aesthetically pleasing EVO door.
With its low-profile, ADA-compliant threshold, the door facilitates
effortless patient gurney transfers and easy cleaning, especially useful for
surgical applications. But perhaps the
most important feature of the EVO door is its acoustic performance, with Sound
Transmission Class (STC) rating choices of 28, 34, 40, and 44 (49 dB of sound
reduction at frequencies of concern).
These ratings ensure a quieter, calmer environment near the MRI suite for
staff and patients. Visitors to
ETS-Lindgren’s booth can interact with a model of the door to experience its
ease of operation and exceptional modern design.
For enhanced patient safety,
ETS-Lindgren’s MRI Patient Scanner conveniently identifies harmful ferromagnetic materials
that are dangerous within the MRI suite environment. The MRI Patient Scanner is a portable,
handheld metal detector that combines high sensitivity to ferromagnetic metals
with immunity to non-ferromagnetic metals.
The scanner has three analysis modes that are selectable via the
easy-to-use keypad. With options for
detecting both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metal objects, the MRI
Patient Scanner helps radiologists identify anything on or in the patient that
should not be near the strong magnetic field area of an MRI suite. With the MRI Patient Scanner, non-ferrous
objects are quickly detected to reduce the risk of potential RF burn threats to
a patient. See a demonstration of the
MRI Patient Scanner in ETS-Lindgren’s Booth 1214.
One of
ETS-Lindgren’s latest developments, ClearShield S-Glass provides a privacy option integrated into a high-performance RF
window. S-Glass utilizes Liquid Crystal
(LC) technology within the window to provide a dynamic privacy option. DMX controllers allow the operator to switch
the glass from clear to opaque or select the desired level of opaqueness,
eliminating the need to clean and maintain cumbersome blinds. Experience this LC technology, available on
all ETS-Lindgren ClearShield Windows and Door Windows, in Booth 1214.
Did you know ETS-Lindgren offers service and maintenance
programs to protect your RF Shielding investment and minimize downtime in your
MRI facility? ETS-Lindgren also has in-house
experts that provide consulting services, design and manufacture custom components, perform site surveys
(including EMI, vibration, and acoustic), and oversee project management. Site planning services include magnetic as
well as RF shielding and acoustic design.
Stop by our Exhibit Booth 1214 at the
PDC Summit to learn about our full line of MRI Solutions. Rest assured ETS-Lindgren
will provide continued support through its six manufacturing factories and team
of more than 750 employees worldwide. With
ETS-Lindgren’s expertise gained by over 50,000 global RF Shielded
installations, you’ll appreciate that we are
Committed to Enhancing Patient Experiences and Outcomes.
For assistance with your
RF Shielding, service, or consulting needs, call us at 512-531-6400, or send an
email to info@ets-lindgren.com. View the educational Top 10 Considerations for MRI Suite Planning brochure to ensure the success of
your next project. For more information
on the PDC Summit, click here.
About ETS-Lindgren
ETS-Lindgren is an international manufacturer of
systems and components that measure, shield, and control electromagnetic and
acoustic energy. The company’s products
are used for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), microwave and wireless
testing, electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement, radio frequency (RF) personal
safety monitoring, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and control of acoustic
environments.
Headquartered in Cedar
Park, Texas, ETS-Lindgren has manufacturing facilities in North America,
Europe, and Asia. The company is a
wholly owned subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, a leading supplier of engineered
products for growing industrial and commercial markets. ESCO is a New York Stock Exchange listed
company (symbol ESE) with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information about ETS-Lindgren is
available at www.ets-lindgren.com. Follow ETS-Lindgren on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Additional information
about ESCO and its subsidiaries is available at www.escotechnologies.com.
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CONTACT:
Janet O'Neil
Marketing Communications
ETS-Lindgren
Office: +1 (512) 531-2726
Cell: +1 (425) 443-8106
janet.oneil@ets-lindgren.com