Will GE’s Handheld Ultrasound Become the Next Stethoscope?

Although not quite the equivalent of Star Trek's tricorder, GE's Vscan represents a long step forward in mobile medical technology. The handheld device does on-the-go ultrasound readings only, but those readings can give doctors faster, more in-depth info than the best of preliminary doctor exam routines. Indeed, the BlackBerry-sized unit will likely "become as prevalent as the stethoscope," said GE CEO Jeff Immelt, as he unveiled the Vscan at the Web 2.0 Summit this week. Tags: CEO Jeff Immelt, doctor exam, equivalent, star, star trek, stethoscope, Trek, tricorder, Vscan, wordpress, wordpress custom design, wordpress design, WordPress News, WordPress Themes, Wordpress Tips