Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, shared Philips’ commitment to innovation and patient safety at Nicklaus Children’s. Love emphasized Philips’ understanding of the unique experience that Nicklaus Children’s strives to deliver, recognizing the importance of making medical procedures fun and instilling confidence in children to alleviate stress for both the child and their family.
Nicklaus Children’s Health System announced plans to enhance their cardiac care with the Philips EPIQ CVx and Compact 5500CV AI-enabled ultrasound systems. These systems automate measurements and strain quantification to reduce quantification time by 51% and help sonographers reduce exam time for 2D imaging by 20%. TrueVue imaging technology will aid in interpreting structural heart disease progression and improving communication between echocardiographers and interventionalists. This technology will provide crucial clinical information, increase diagnostic confidence, and ultimately improve procedure guidance and patient outcomes.
Jeff DiLullo, Chief Region Leader for Philips North America, highlighted the collaborative effort to create a healthy future for every child at Nicklaus Children’s. He emphasized the importance of time for families and staff, stating that the development of these systems is focused on improving the patient experience. DiLullo praised Nicklaus Children’s status as one of the top pediatric health systems with high survival rates in the nation. He mentioned that by providing pediatric coaching solutions and AI-enabled tools, they can assist clinicians in delivering exceptional outcomes and giving families hope for the future.