[The development and application in clinical programme of SPECT]

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• SPECT Technology
• Software Development

Background:

• Elscint Apex 609 RG SPECT systems are utilized in clinical settings.
• Original computer software forms the basis for developing new applications.
• Clinical engineers require practical tools for system exploration and training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement novel clinical application programs for the Elscint Apex 609 RG SPECT.
• To provide a platform for clinical engineers to enhance their skills in SPECT system operation.
• To leverage the CLIP (The Clinical Interpreter Programming) language for software development.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the original computer software of the Elscint Apex 609 RG SPECT.
• Developing two distinct clinical application programs.
• Employing the CLIP (The Clinical Interpreter Programming) language for software design and implementation.

Main Results:

• Successful design and implementation of two clinical application programs.
• The developed programs are functional on the Elscint Apex 609 RG SPECT system.
• The CLIP language proved effective for creating specialized clinical applications.

Conclusions:

• The developed clinical application programs enhance the utility of the Elscint Apex 609 RG SPECT.
• Clinical engineers can effectively utilize these programs for training and exploration.
• This work demonstrates the potential of custom software development for medical imaging systems.