Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Av. San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Vicentina, CP09340 Mexico DF, Mexico.
J Digit Imaging. 2011 Oct;24(5):857-63. doi: 10.1007/s10278-010-9349-7.
This work presents the methodology to design a small imaging unit in a small regional hospital that takes into account the real imaging needs in the region regardless of current administrative guidelines. The situation of the imaging facilities in Mexico's states is studied and compared with other countries, and a project plan is designed for the specific state (Guerrero) where the clinic is to be located. The proposal includes the acquisition of a basic suite of modalities that include an ultrasound system, a mammography unit, and a conventional X-ray system in addition to a CT system that is not available anywhere within the state. The system should be primarily digital and should incorporate a simple picture archiving and communications system that can be the basis of a future telemedicine unit. The conclusion of this study also proposes changes in the segmented and pyramidal structure of the Mexican health system in order to provide higher quality care at the lower level, to reduce bottlenecks, and to provide higher quality health care near the patient's home.
本工作提出了一种在小型地区医院中设计小型成像设备的方法，该方法考虑了该地区的实际成像需求，而不受当前行政指导方针的限制。研究了墨西哥各州的成像设备情况，并与其他国家进行了比较，并为将要设立诊所的特定州（格雷罗州）设计了项目计划。该提案包括获取基本的成像模式套件，包括超声系统、乳腺摄影设备和常规 X 射线系统，以及州内任何地方都没有的 CT 系统。该系统应主要是数字化的，并应包含一个简单的图像存档和通信系统，该系统可以作为未来远程医疗单元的基础。本研究的结论还提出了改变墨西哥卫生系统的分段和金字塔结构，以便在较低级别提供更高质量的护理，减少瓶颈，并在患者家附近提供更高质量的医疗保健。
