Philips Introduces New SureSigns VM Series Flexible Care Monitors for a Wide Variety of Care Environments and in-Hospital Patient Transport

"With our long-standing commitment to the patient monitoringmarket, customers look to Philips to meet the growing need for morediverse monitoring solutions, even in lower acuity care environments,"said Bill Putnam, general manager of low acuity monitoring, patientmonitoring, for Philips Medical Systems. "This addition to theSureSigns portfolio extends Philips flexible care product offerings.The SureSigns VM Series monitors provide clinicians with reliable,easy-to-use monitoring capabilities for a wide range of lower acuityclinical care settings. From spot-checking vital signs to continuousmonitoring during sedation, SureSigns VM Series monitors are designedaround the way clinicians care for patients, with industry-leadingparameters, intuitive operation and the Philips commitment to qualityand service."

SureSigns VM Series monitors are straightforward to learn andefficient to use. For example, clinicians can access trended datasimply by pressing a key. All SureSigns monitors includeindustry-leading, standard-of-care, commonly required parameters suchas ECG, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure. Measurementsvary by model and option, and may include temperature, invasive bloodpressure, capnography and respiration.

Efficiently designed, the monitors are compact, with a smallfootprint and generous screen. Crisp, color displays are bright andeasy to read. With easy on-screen navigation, information is presentedin useful, logical, practical ways to support care decisions.

In-hospital patient transfer is practical with the SureSigns VMseries monitors' comfortable handle, lightweight design, and anintegrated bed rail hanger on the SureSigns VM6 and SureSigns VM8models. SureSigns VM Series monitors are reliable and come standardwith a four hour lithium ion battery, eliminating battery and chargingproblems common to low acuity monitors that use other batterytechnologies.

Advanced but simple functionality, industry standard measurementcapability, and top-rated support services are Philips Medicalhallmarks. Backed by Philips record of quality and support, Philipsmonitors come with a world-class warranty and 24-hour telephonesupport from Philips Customer Response Centers.

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Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI)is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe'slargest, with sales of $37.7 billion (EUR 30.4 billion) in 2005. Withactivities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyleand technology and 159,200 employees in more than 60 countries, it hasmarket leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patientmonitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting andsilicon system solutions. News from Philips is located atwww.philips.com/newscenter.