Levine B, Mun S K
Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 20007.
Med Prog Technol. 1989;15(3-4):199-216.
The spectacular advances in diagnostic imaging technologies, such as CT, MRI, and NM, have improved the quality of radiological diagnosis. On the other hand, the vast amount of image data produced by these digital modalities have created unique problems in managing the information. The increased use of digital imaging systems has set the stage for the development of comprehensive medical image and information management systems for large medical facilities. These image management and communication systems (IMACS) vary, depending on imaging, display and output devices connected, network configurations used, and storage devices available. This paper will discuss the important technical aspects in developing an IMACS network, imaging devices ideally suited for connection to an IMACS, integration with computerized hospital and radiology information systems, performance issues, clinical acceptance and specific implementation experience.
CT、MRI和NM等诊断成像技术取得的显著进展提高了放射诊断的质量。另一方面，这些数字模式产生的大量图像数据在信息管理方面带来了独特的问题。数字成像系统使用的增加为大型医疗设施开发综合医学图像和信息管理系统奠定了基础。这些图像管理和通信系统（IMACS）各不相同，这取决于所连接的成像、显示和输出设备、所使用的网络配置以及可用的存储设备。本文将讨论开发IMACS网络的重要技术方面、最适合连接到IMACS的成像设备、与医院计算机化信息系统和放射学信息系统的集成、性能问题、临床接受度以及具体的实施经验。
