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[PACS: use in routine operations].

M Wiltgen1, G Gell, G H Schneider

  • 1Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Statistik und Dokumentation, Graz.

Der Radiologe
|January 1, 1991
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The University of Graz Radiology Department utilizes a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for CT imaging, archiving up to 26,000 images per optical disk managed by a Radiological Information System (RIS). Routine operations are generally smooth, though reporting on the diagnostic console is not yet standard practice.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Health Informatics

Context:

  • The Department of Radiology at the University of Graz employs a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in its daily operations.
  • The current PACS infrastructure includes multiple CT scanners, an MR scanner, and an optical disk archive capable of storing extensive imaging data.
  • Image management and retrieval are facilitated by an integrated Radiological Information System (RIS).

Purpose:

  • To describe the implementation and routine use of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) within a university radiology department.
  • To outline the components of the PACS, including imaging hardware, diagnostic consoles, and archival storage.
  • To assess the current workflow, network performance, and user acceptance of specific system functionalities.

Summary:

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  • The radiology department utilizes a PACS comprising 4 CT scanners, an MR scanner, and an optical disk archive with a capacity of 26,000 images per disk.
  • A Radiological Information System (RIS) manages the archiving and retrieval of all CT examinations stored on optical disks.
  • Network transfer rates and capacity are adequate, with no reported issues. However, reporting directly on the diagnostic console is not yet a routine practice.

Impact:

  • The established PACS infrastructure supports efficient archiving and retrieval of medical images, particularly for CT examinations.
  • The system demonstrates adequate network performance for routine radiological workflows.
  • Further integration and user adoption of diagnostic console reporting are potential areas for workflow enhancement.