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Barnes-Jewish to House
World’s Most Advanced Intra-Operative Mri Allows Neurosurgeons Access To
Real-Time Images in the OR
Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 2:
Barnes-Jewish president, Andrew Ziskind, M.D. and IMRIS CEO David Graves
announced today that the hospital will install the IMRIS advanced surgical
imaging system to service two operating rooms. The iSPACE suites include Siemens
Espree high field intra-operative MRI scanning, integrated surgical image
guidance, and full information and data management. Unique to the Barnes-Jewish
project is a fully-integrated audio-visual capability, enabling surgeons to
compare the intra-operative MRI scans to previous scans and patient records, and
to videoconference and consult with other medical experts worldwide during
surgical procedures.
The iSPACE suites will be incorporated into the design of the ORs currently
under construction in the hospital’s second floor west pavilion. The
Barnes-Jewish OR renewal project is the most extensive of its kind in the
country, with a $100 million budget that will provide 44 new ORs and 86 pre-post
surgical beds. The iSPACE suites will be operational when the OR renewal project
is complete in early 2008.
The iSPACE suites have a number of unique and innovative features that place it
at the forefront of surgical imaging technology, most notably the patented
movable ceiling-mounted MRI. The use of this imaging system is much safer, as
the patient is never moved once positioned for surgery. iSPACE can be used in
multiple surgical applications, although it will be primarily used for
neurosurgical procedures at Barnes-Jewish, giving surgeons virtually instant
feedback to assess the effectiveness of the surgical procedure and adjust if
necessary. At Barnes-Jewish the MRI scanner can be used in separate operating
rooms, on multiple patients and this greater flexibility translates into
improved care for patients and more efficient use of an important investment.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital and IMRIS will also be embarking on a research
partnership, working together to explore and develop new applications and
technology for the iSPACE intra-operative imaging system.
"Precision is extremely important in neurosurgery and the high resolution
intra-operative images provided by the iSPACE MRI system will enhance our work
in the OR," said Dr. Ralph Dacey, Washington University neurosurgeon and
department chair at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. "Our research partnership with IMRIS
will extend and enhance the capabilities of intra-operative MRI and its
contribution to helping us achieve better outcomes and enhanced patient care."
"At IMRIS, we have a "surgery-centric" approach to developing technology. That
means fulfilling the patient’s needs by focusing on making the surgical team’s
job easier," said IMRIS President and CEO, David Graves. "We look forward to
working in partnership with Barnes-Jewish to keep their facility at the
forefront of excellence in advanced surgical imaging. It will benefit not only
their hospital, but the entire community of St. Louis."
"The iSPACE surgical imaging system will enhance patient safety and improve
surgical outcomes," said Dr. Ziskind. "With this system, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
takes another significant step forward in providing state-of-the-art health care
for patients in St. Louis, the Midwest and across the nation."
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest
hospital in Missouri and the largest private employer in the St. Louis region.
An affiliated teaching hospital of Washington University School of Medicine,
Barnes-Jewish Hospital has a 1,700 member medical staff and is consistently
ranked on the Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospital’s by U.S. News & World
Report, ranking #8 in the nation in 2006. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a member of
BJC HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest health-care organizations. For more
information visit
www.barnesjewish.org.
IMRIS Inc designs and manufactures advanced surgical imaging systems for use in
cranial, spinal and general surgery applications. IMRIS is focused exclusively
on providing fully integrated surgical imaging solutions that support the
effectiveness of the surgical team. For more information visit
www.imris.com.
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