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Radiology PACS are Picture Archiving and Communication Systems that allow you to produce, view, archive and transmit digital images. Digital radiology systems utilize both specialized software and hardware, yet many of the systems can be run on personal computers and networks with which you likely are already familiar. written by Wayne Hemrick
Fully functional pacs systems will also allow you to set up parameters under which you want the system to operate. By giving some forethought to the tasks that each department performs on a routine basis, you can set up your system to automatically take care of some of that work for them. Because digital images must be properly stored as well as archived for HIPPA compliance, you can set up the pacs systems to automatically send the images to the archive, so you do not have to expend energy on it on a daily basis. written by Wayne Hemrick
Whether it is a radiology, cardiology or mammography workstation, PACS systems are highly adaptable for a wide range of purposes. Regardless of the specialty of area of medicine, virtually every clinic and hospital can benefit from having a PACS system in place. There are even such systems designed for veterinarians and dental professionals!
written by Wayne Hemrick
The beauty of PACS systems is that it is possible to view medical images made in a variety of modalities, including MRI, EEG, EKG, CT and even X-rays. PACS workstation software allows you to see these images in a higher resolution than every before – and even see images of internal organs in virtual 3-D space as you would a CAD model. These virtual models can even be color coded for greater clarity. written by Wayne Hemrick
Since that time, there have been incredible drops in the cost of computer hardware, particularly processors, RAM and most importantly, storage media. A RIS PACS system can archive vast quantities of digital files on a server, eliminating the need for large storage rooms with endless rows of file folders. In addition, using their PACS workstations, clinic personnel can create complete patient archives that include not only image data from MRI or CAT scans, but also sound files of dictation, word documents and other data – all stored in one place and easily retrieved when needed. written by Wayne Hemrick
It was more than dollars that the Center has saved; PACS systems have also saved nearly 7,000 physician work-hours per year. Using PACS workstations, physicians were able to reduce the time between initial patient visit and case dictation to under three hours. written by Wayne Hemrick
Any personal computers that are tied into the hospital or clinic LAN can function as PACS workstations, provided that the correct software is installed and you have high-resolution monitors. Using a current PC as a PACS viewer saves money and makes better use of existing resources. PACS systems make it possible for any authorized person to view medical images on these PACS viewers; they can even be shared with colleagues anywhere in the world over the World Wide Web for purposes of consultation. written by Jonathan Blocker
Radiologists read the RIS PACS report and then discuss their findings with a doctor the method of treatment best suited for the problem. Thanks to web based PACS the radiologist can even speak to more than one doctor at a time. Digital radiology is so important that most medical clinics now have their own radiology lab equipped with PACS systems and RIS systems so they don’t have to depend on others for getting such important information. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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