October 15, 2006

Ultrasonix - CEP Press Release

Sonix CEP for Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Launched to help Deliver Better Care for Emergency Patients

October 15, 2006 (Burnaby, BC) - Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a company dedicated to providing Smart Ultrasound for better patient care, today announced the launch of Sonix CEP, a dedicated Ultrasound system specifically designed for Emergency Medicine. Designed for critical care and trauma, the Sonix CEP delivers high performance imaging in a compact portable system that rolls right up to the patient's bedside or gurney.

"The Sonix CEP is a natural evolution of Ultrasonix's innovative, research-based approach to Ultrasound design," says John Buhler, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ultrasonix Medical Corporation. "We consulted extensively with practicing Emergency Medicine physicians to design a machine tailor made for the high-intensity and fast pace of the emergency department."

Power On in Seconds
Built to be ready when it matters most, the Sonix CEP powers on in seconds and has up to 30 minutes of rechargeable battery life that allows Emergency Medicine physicians to move from room to room and treat multiple patients without losing power. Sonix CEP features the QSonix Quick Exam Wizard that helps Emergency Medicine users maximize their time and results by providing one touch access to major applications, probe selection, specific application presets and by auto populating patient data targeted at treating critical and emergency patients.

Easy to Use
Sonix CEP is easy to use and navigate, with advanced training features focused on Emergency Medicine. It provides specialized worksheets and uses specific presets for Emergency Medicine, a barcode reader, and on-board training videos directed at facilitating Emergency Medicine.

"Ultrasonix is committed to helping physicians deliver better patient care," says Buhler. "We knew there was a better system than the bulky traditional systems that are extremely hard to maneuver, or the portable handheld systems that sacrifice image quality. Sonix CEP provides the tools that doctors and sonographers on the front lines need to deliver better patient care to their Emergency Medicine patients."

Get the Right Diagnosis
Sonix CEP captures high performance images through its unique PC architecture. With its Sonix Live wireless video streaming, Sonix CEP enables Emergency Medicine physicians to share images with hospital experts in other departments instantly, allowing them to garner critical second opinions and ensure accurate diagnoses. Sonix CEP's large storage capacity and easy to use reports and analysis allow physicians to manage patient data easily and quickly so they can move on to the next patient.

The Emergency Ultrasound Standard
Dr. Rob Reardon, Director of Emergency Ultrasound at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, believes the Sonix CEP is the way of the future for Emergency Ultrasound. - "Emergency bedside ultrasound is quickly becoming the standard of care for diagnosing many life threatening conditions, especially in trauma cases. Ultrasonix has worked with emergency physicians to create a system that is easy to use in a busy emergency department without compromising image quality."

About Ultrasonix Medical Corporation:
A privately held company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, focuses on development and manufacturing of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. Further information is available at www.ultrasonix.com.

Contact:
Rossa Sung, Global Marketing Manager
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
301-3480 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC, Canada
V5G 4Y1
[t] 604.437.9500
[f] 604.437.9502

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