EXHIBITOR & SUPPORTER INFORMATION

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11th Annual

Comprehensive Review & Update of

Perioperative Echo

 Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA

February 11-16, 2008

(Exhibits Feb. 12-14)

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SUPPORTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Aloka Ultrasound

Aloka is recognized as the leading innovator in diagnostic ultrasound technology. Our wide variety of intraoperative and laparoscopic probes offer exceptional image quality and unmatched versatility in the field of surgical ultrasound. They also provide superior resolution required for neurosurgery, vascular surgery and ultrasound guided breast biopsies. Call (800) 872-5652 or email to surgery@aloka.com

ALOKA Ultrasound

10 Fairfield Blvd.

Wallingford, CT 06492

Phone: (203) 269-5088

Toll Free 800-872-5652

Fax: 203-269-6075

Email: mail@aloka.com

Web: www.aloka.com

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27607

Phone: 919-861-5574

Fax: 919-787-4916

Website: www.asecho.org  

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is an organization of professionals committed to excellence in

cardiovascular ultrasound and its application to patient care through education, advocacy, research, innovation and

service to our members and the public. Information on ASE membership, echocardiography standards, research

grants, patient brochures, and Association educational programs are available. Join ASE in Toronto June 7-11,

2008 for the 19th Annual Scientific Sessions!

JLS Interactive, LLC

e-Echocardiography.com

E-Echocardiography.com is an internet based, interactive course and resource for learning transesophageal

echocardiography. This website has interactive, authoritative text with over a thousand high quality, downloadable

video loops, colorful diagrams and animations. Earn over 50 CME credits and gain access to the video database,

echo formulas and a wealth of other echo information.

Lippinott, Williams & Wilkins

Contact: Gary White

Western Regional Manager

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

4750 Matty Court

La Mesa, CA 91941

619-465-6365

Fax: 619-465-1424

Gary.F.White@wolterskluwer.com

Medicure Pharma

Please visit our exhibit at the 2008 SCA Echo Meeting to learn about Medicure Inc.

National Board of Echocardiography, Inc.

National Board of Echocardiography

The NBE was established to: develop and administer examinations in the field of Clinical Echocardiography,

* recognize physicians who successfully complete an Examination of Special Competence in Echocardiography

* develop a certification process to recognize physicians who have completed an approved training program in

echocardiography and passed the NBE's Special Competence Exam.

National Board of Echocardiography, Inc.

1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102

Raleigh, NC 27607

Phone 919-861-5582

web site www.echoboards.org

PCI Medical Inc.

PCI Medical introduces the TD-100 - the only automated reprocessor for TEE probes. The TD-100 provides rapid,

hands-free turnaround of under 15 minutes; a printed verification is generated at the end of the cycle. The TD-100

protects your probes from damage that occurs during manual reprocessing, including damage from oversoaking.

The TD-100 is compact and can be placed close to where procedures are performed. FDA clearance.

www.pcimedical.com

1-800-862-3394

Philips Medical Systems

Philips Medical has just introduced the world’s first and onlylive 3D TEE probe. With our new probe, physicians can

more confidently diagnose and plan the best treatment: they can decide “on the spot” whether to repair or replace

the mitral valve, get an immediate, accurate and reproducible left ventricular volume and EF in less than one

minute and appreciate views not available transthoracically. Our live 3D probe allows physicians to see the heart in action for fast, immediate evaluation.

For more information, please call 1-800-453-6860 and ask for Code 3818

Or, view the most incredible live TEE images here:

http://www.medical.philips.com/us/products/ultrasound/cardiology/ie33/images_live3d_tee.html  

Safer Sleep LLC

The SAFERsleep system provides an anesthesia safety and record automation solution for hospitals and

ambulatory surgical facilities.

Anesthesia safety is the heart of the SAFERsleep system. Founded on anesthetic drug error research, the

SAFERsleep system intercepts error precursors before human error occurs reducing bolus to bolus errors by

40.7%.

Other features enhancing patient safety include an antibiotic warning, bar code accuracy, and automated

anesthetic record functions which

* improve antibiotic compliance which can reduce nosocomial infection by 27%

* eliminates the tedium of maintaining a hand written record

* creates a legible and comprehensive anesthetic record

* improves patient care communications

* provides more legible and detailed information for PACU

* improves drug administration capture up to 21.7%

* contributes to JCAHO compliance

Please visit our booth on the exhibition floor for additional details, information, and benefits about the SAFERsleep

system.

Saunders/Mosby/Churchill

ELSEVIER, now a combined premier worldwide health science publishing company, incorporating SAUNDERS,

MOSBY, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN and HANLEY-BELFUS presents our latest

titles in Cardiovascular Anesthesia. Visit and browse through our complete selection of publications including

books, periodicals, and software.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

ACUSON Sequoia™ Echocardiography System

ACUSON CV70™ Cardiovascular System

ACUSON Cypress™ Cardiovascular System

All ACUSON systems image with the same V5Ms transesophageal transducer

Somanetics Corporation

1653 East Maple Road

Troy, MI 48083-4208

Tel: (248) 689-3050 Fax: (248) 689-4272

 The INVOS Cerebral / Somatic Oximeter is the only FDA-cleared noninvasive

oximeter to simultaneously provide cerebral and somatic regional oxygen

monitoring. Its four data channels provide continuous regional hemodynamic

data from the brain and body to assist clinicians in identifying and

managing reduced-flow or no-flow ischemia such as that encountered in the

operating room, intensive care unit and the cardiac cath lab.

www.somanetics.com

SonoSite, Inc.

 SonoSite, Inc. is the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound. Through its expertise in ASIC design, SonoSite is

able to offer imaging performance typically found in costly ultrasound machines weighing more than 300 pounds in

a system that is approximately the size and weight of a laptop computer.

This breakthrough is transforming and expanding the worldwide diagnostic ultrasound market by serving existing

clinical markets more efficiently and creating new point-of-care applications where ultrasound was either too

cumbersome or too expensive to be used before. With over 30,000 systems sold since 1999, SonoSite® products

are known for exceptional performance, ease of use and durability.

ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc.

Representing a unique approach in ultrasound technology, proprietary Zone Songoraphy™ technology from

ZONARE makes possible its patented Convertible Ultrasound™ platform. At the touch of a button, the z.one

system converts from a small and light full-featured cart into a 5.5 pound compact ultrasound system with premium

imaging and performance. Now, ZONARE is pleased to introduce the z.one ultra system, designed by and for

ultrasound professionals. With one of the smallest cart-based footprints in the industry, the z.one ultra system

provides the foundation for new advanced hardware, software and transducer technology. Premium compact

ultrasound. Anytime. Anywhere.

www.zonare.com

Phone: 1- 877-966-2731

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