Escalating to 1080 high definition
Sony has launched the first medical recording device – the Professional Disc-based High Definition (PDW-70MD), which enables the capture of surgical procedures in 1080 high definition (HD).
The company reports that this represents the highest quality image possible - far superior to the 525-625 lines offered by standard definition devices.
The equipment enables the acquisition, display and archiving of vibrant video images filmed during operations. The Sony software also allows a patient’s record, treatment team details, procedural information and on-the-day notes to be recorded alongside the video images.
As well as proving a valuable device for doctors, the system provides a valuable surgical teaching tool. With its support for HD images, large audiences can view the surgical intricacies as if they were happening live.
The PDW-70MD uses industry-standard MPEG-2 video compression. The recorder can store up to two hours of HD video on a single Professional Disc. Similar to the conventional consumer Blu-ray format, it has been adapted for professional use and delivers faster read/write speed, a robust polycarbonate casing for shock and dust protection and neutral formatting for increased flexibility.