Philips medical systems support for open ECG and standardization efforts

Philips Medical Systems developed a new ECG data formar based on XML technology in response to increased demands fir ECG data access and better ECG device interoperability. Philips has published the schema for the XML-based ECG format that is used by its electrocardiographs, bedside monitors, and defibrillators. To assist access to ECG data, Philips provides users with U set of soJnvare tools for XML-ECG wuveforna manipulation and display. in addition, Philips Medical Systems has been strongly supporting all national and international initiatives that are underway to standardize ECG formats and improve interoperabiliiy between diagnostic ECG devices and healthcare information systems.