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Neuroradiology Using Secure Mobile Device Review
Privia A Randhawa1, William Morrish1, John T Lysack1
11Calgary Stroke Program,Department of Clinical Neurosciences,University of Calgary,Calgary,Alberta,Canada.
Summary
Handheld devices offer adequate diagnostic quality for medical image review, comparable to traditional workstations. While effective, larger screens may further enhance diagnostic capabilities for neuroradiologists.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Digital imaging has replaced film-based review.
- Portability limitations of digital workstations present challenges.
- Evaluating handheld devices for clinical image review is necessary.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the diagnostic quality of handheld devices for routine clinical image review.
- To compare image review on handheld devices versus traditional workstations.
Main Methods:
- Neuroradiologists reviewed CT/CTA and MR/MRA cases on handheld devices in varied lighting and on workstations.
- Preliminary diagnoses were made using handheld devices in high ambient light.
- Subsequent reviews assessed for additional findings and overall diagnostic quality.
Main Results:
- Additional findings were identified in a small percentage of CT (2/18) and MR (4/18) cases upon review changes.
- Only one additional finding impacted the initial diagnosis.
- Image contrast, sharpness, and artifact visibility were deemed adequate on handheld devices.
Conclusions:
- Handheld devices provide adequate diagnostic quality for medical image review.
- Reviewers found handheld technology comfortable for use.
- Larger handheld screens could potentially offer superior diagnostic performance.
