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Local area networks for radiology.

S J Dwyer¹, N J Mankovich, G G Cox

¹Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66103.

Journal of Digital Imaging

|November 1, 1988

Summary

This tutorial explains local area networks (LANs) for radiology, detailing their components like transmission media and topology. Implementing LANs in radiology enhances data management and reduces costs.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Computer Networking

Background:

Traditional point-to-point wiring in radiology departments is being replaced by local area networks (LANs).
LANs facilitate efficient management of text and images within radiology settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a tutorial on local area networks (LANs) specifically for radiology applications.
To explain the essential components and benefits of implementing LANs in radiology departments.

Main Methods:

The article outlines the four key categories of LAN components: transmission medium, topology, data transmission mode, and access protocol.
It details various options within each category, including cable types (twisted pair, coaxial, optical fiber), topologies (star, ring, bus, tree, circuit-switching), transmission modes (analog, digital), and access protocols (broadcast bus, ring).

Main Results:

LANs enable resource sharing, reduce equipment costs, and improve system reliability in radiology.
Performance measurement, such as throughput rate, is a key consideration for LANs.

Conclusions:

Understanding LAN components is crucial for successful implementation in radiology.
Adherence to LAN standards ensures interoperability between products from different manufacturers.

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