FTS and astraia.obsterics are completely different products!

Firstly, the FTS software only contains the outdated FMF 2012 risk algorithm. astraia.obsterics, on the other hand, contains the latest FMF risk algorithm - FMF 2018 risk algorithm - which includes the updated MoMs in addition to the new Pre-eclampsia risk calculated throughout all three trimesters. Since the FTS software was designed exclusively for the FMF risk calculation, it is severely limited in terms of content and functionality. For example, unlike with astraia.obstetrics, it is not possible to document other ultrasound examinations such as growth and anomaly scans, or report on laboratory analyses and invasive procedures. astraia.obstetrics offers not only better reporting but also greater flexibility. Furthermore, users who want to further extend the functionalities available to them, there is the possibility of purchasing essential add-ons such as the image viewer and ultrasound device connectivity.

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Exclusively FMF certified users with a valid certificate of competence to measure nuchal translucency (or more).

Yes, you can get the package ‚astraia.obstetrics for FMF certified users. With that package you can use our software to store examinations, but you will not be able to calculate any risk. For that you will have to renew your FMF certification.

The development of a separate product is very costly and inefficient. In addition, there are strict regulations for medical devices such as astraia and most countries require registration. With this in mind, and since FMF certified users benefit from a more comprehensive and superior product with astraia.obstetrics, we have decided with Prof. Nicolaides to go for this more favourable and sustainable solution.

The free license for FMF certified users includes:

• A single user license for astraia - software for women's health including the astraia.obstetrics clinical module. (value 2,300€)
• A complementary database to store all entered data

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Naturally, astraia.obstetrics works as a standalone version and can be easily installed by yourself. If you wish to use any of these solutions or services, they need to be purchased separately.

This offer does NOT include additional reporting modules, image viewer, image server, ultrasound machine connectivity, laboratory interface, integration in the hospital information system or patient administration system, database migration, help with the installation or report customization. Naturally, astraia.obstetrics works as a standalone version and can be easily installed by yourself. If you wish to use any of these solutions or services, they need to be purchased separately.

Please note that an annual Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) fee is to be paid in full for the use of astraia.obsterics.

The system requirements for astraia - software for women's health apply.

As with The First Trimester Screening Program (FTS), astraia.obstetrics currently works on Windows only.
MAC OSX is currently NOT supported.

The only way for Apple users, is to work with a virtual machine with Windows on their Mac. Two commonly used software solutions are Parallel (easier to set up, but it does cost a fee) and VirtualBox (open source software, only recommended for expert users).

Please note, we DO NOT PROVIDE a service to setup a virtual machine for customers. You have to provide a ready-to-work Windows on Parallel or VirtualBox, so that we can connect and install astraia, or to be able to install the FMF astraia package by yourself on it.

If you are working on a standalone installation, there are no limits imposed on the number of users that can work on the workstation (computer). However, please note that only one user can work on the workstation at any one time; users can NOT work simultaneously with this setup.

If you have opted for a network installation where astraia.obstetrics is installed on multiple workstations, enabling multiple users to work at the same time, additional licenses must be requested. If you require assistance in determining which solution is more suitable for your specific situation, please feel free to contact our sales team.

astraia.obstetrics version 29.x can be used in the following languages: Albanian, Bulgarian; Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish,  Polish, Portuguese Portugal, Portuguese Brazil, Russian, Ukrainian

Your language of choice can be selected during the installation process. It can thereafter be changed, at any moment, even on the fly during an examination.

astraia.obstetrics relies on the translation efforts of astraia users to ensure the usage of medically accurate and standardised terminology in all languages. As a token of appreciation, we offer appealing arrangements to our translators. If you are interested in assisting us with a translation in a particular language, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Yes, this service can be booked at a fee of 500€.

If you are interested in this service, select the corresponding checkbox in the "training confirmation form" after you have watched the application training video within the FMF Members Area.

The free standalone version of astraia.obstetrics for FMF certified users can be installed and set up by yourself without any difficulty. Detailed instructions on how to do this can be found in the FMF Members Area. If you still wish to seek assistance from the astraia support team, you may do so but you will be charged for the time and effort involved. This also applies for assistance with migrating a database, for example, if you wish to transfer the patient database of your current FTS installation to your new astraia.obstetrics for FMF certified users. If you are interested in this service, you can book it after you have watched the application training video and our sales team will contact you for a consultation.

Yes, this function can be purchased additionally as an add-on.

If you are interested in this feature, you have select the extended astraia software installation, as it is not available with the free standalone astraia.obstetrics for FMF users. Our sales team will contact you for a consultation.

Yes, an image viewer can be purchased as an add-on, with which DICOM images, Clips and 3d volumes can be viewed and edited directly in the examination.

If you are interested in this feature, you have select the extended astraia software installation, as it is not available with the free standalone astraia.obstetrics for FMF users. Our sales team will contact you for a consultation.

Yes, further modules can be purchased separately. Here, you will find an overview of our reporting modules and other products.

If you are interested to purchase additional modules, you have select the extended astraia software installation, as it is not available with the free standalone astraia.obstetrics for FMF users. Our sales team will contact you for a consultation.

Yes, the astraia software can be connected to your local HIS/PMS for demographic data and patient reports to be automatically exchanged.

If you are interested in this feature, you have select the extended astraia software installation, as it is not available with the free standalone astraia.obstetrics for FMF users. Our sales team will contact you for a consultation.

No, it's not possible with the astraia.obstetrics for FMF certified users.

However, you can opt for the regular astraia installation, which gives you all the options you need. With a regular installation of, astraia.obsterics it is possible to connect to laboratory analysers that are certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) for the FMF risk calculation.

This feature allows you to automatically transmit the laboratory order with the patient data from astraia to the analysers and, vice versa, to import the values back once the measurements have been performed. If you work at a laboratory and use astraia.obsterics exclusively for risk calculations (i.e. you do not perform clinical examinations), a direct connection to the laboratory information system (LIS) might be more suitable for you (see next FAQ).

The following analysers are authorised for the transmission of PAPP-A and Free-ß-HCG:

• BRAHMS Kryptor Compact plus and Gold
• Roche Cobas
• Perkin Elmer DELFIAXpress, ManualDELFIA, AutoDELFIA and DBS
• Siemens ADVIA XP/XTP, CP and Attelica

The following analysers are authorised for the transmission of PlGF:

• BRAHMS Kryptor Compact plus and Gold,
• Roche Cobas
• Perkin Elmer DELFIAXpress, ManualDELFIA and AutoDELFIA

The following analysers are authorised for the transmission of sFLT-1:

• BRAHMS Kryptor Compact plus and Gold
• Roche Cobas

If you are interested in this feature, contact our sales team for a consultation and price quotation.

No, it's not possible with the astraia.obstetrics for FMF certified users.

However, you can opt for the regular astraia installation, which gives you all the options you need. With a regular installation of, astraia.obstetrics it is possible to connect to laboratory analysers that are certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) for the FMF risk calculation.

The patient data and information required for the calculation can be entered directly in the laboratory information system and automatically transferred to astraia.obsterics. From astraia, the calculated MoMs, risks, etc. can then be transmitted back to the LIS.

If you are interested in this feature, contact our sales team for a consultation and price quotation.

Yes, you can have an additional free astraia.obstetrics license. The applicable SMA fee corresponds to your currently valid SMA contract. If you would like an additional license, contact our sales team or your local astraia partner directly.

No, not at the moment. Of course, you can always get a free demo license for any reporting module. Please contact our sales team or your local astraia partner directly.

Yes, if you have chosen the free standalone version, you will find a detailed description with an explanatory video in the FMF Members Area after you have registered with us.

If you have opted for an extended version, our support team will make the adjustment for you.

For the free standalone version, we offer remote support in English, German and Spanish.

If you have chosen the extended version and there is an astraia partner in your country (currrently around 25 worldwide), we will refer you to them (unless you do not want us to).

Please note that support is subject to a fee for the time and effort involved. For more details, please consult the terms & conditions.

The astraia.obstetrics license is issued by NEXUS / ASTRAIA GmbH and entitles the user to use this specific module. Licenses are also required for all other astraia modules and add-ons.

The FMF risk calculation is the intellectual property of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF London) and the FMF license is therefore directly issued by the FMF. It authorises the use of the FMF risk algorithm in astraia. This means that without a valid FMF license the FMF algorithm cannot be used in the astraia.obsterics module.

Depending on the FMF certificate of competency held, an FMF license may contain different permissions: a nuchal translucency (NT) certificate allows the calculation of trisomy risks based on NT. Certificates for the measurement of nasal bone (NB), ductus venosus (DV) and ductus venosus PI (DV) allow the inclusion of these additional markers in the trisomy risk calculation. A PE certificate allows the calculation of the risk of pre-eclampsia, an FGR certificate allows the calculation of the fetal growth restriction risk and PT allows the calculation of the preterm delivery risk.

The annual audit and the issuing of the FMF license is carried out by the FMF. More information about the FMF license / Certificate of competence can be found on the FMF website: https://fetalmedicine.org

We need to verify whether your FMF license it is valid, i.e. if you have a valid FMF certificate of competence to do the nuchal translucency scan. After every verification, whether successful or not, we will immediately delete any record of your FMF license.

No, the astraia software updates your FMF license automatically if you are connected to the internet (assuming your audit was successful!). If you are working offline, you can import your new FMF license manually.

1. Click on this link FMF Courses - FMF Courses to go to the "FMF own page" of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) website and log in with your credentials.
   
   
2. Download the FMF license version 3