Picture archiving communication systems (PACS) in the medical sector

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In the past, there were many channels and steps that were followed in the transmission and storage of images. However, the introduction of PACS brought a solution to this problem. There is a requirement to review this newly introduced technology. It is instrumental, especially in the medical sector, where images are involved. A picture archiving and communication system refers to a technology that is used in medical imaging. This technology enables the users to store images economically as well as enables the convenient access of the same. These images could be from different machine types as the sources. Therefore, it enables access to images that originate from multiple modalities.

PACS can digitally transmit electronic images, as well as retrieve them. PACS digital transmission is a factor that eliminates any manual work that may be involved in the retrieval and transportation of film jackets. It is clear that the first major significance of this technology is hard copy replacement. The ability is because PACS eliminates all the means that are based on hard copy in the management of medical images. The other reason this replacement is taking place is that PACS has recently been showing reduction in its cost, as well as the space advantage that it has on the hard copy means. PACS is also able to provide off-site viewing of images that may require remote access. Therefore, medical practitioners that are in different locations can access the same type of information simultaneously. On a general sense, it can be concluded that PACS has brought major changes in the medical sector. The advances show that it is a technology that was worth inventing and adopting in this particular field.

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PACS Operation in medical sector
Limitations of PACS
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[...] The combination is enabled through the interfacing of this technology with other automation systems in the medical sector. These include Practice Management Software Radiology Information System Electrical Medical Record (EMR) and Hospital Information System (HIS). PACS are not only being incorporated in radiology. Instead, they are also incorporated in areas such as oncology, cardiology, laboratory and gastroenterology. In these areas, the experts are creating medical documents and images that can easily be incorporated into PACS. The step shows that PACS is being welcomed into the whole of the medical industry. [...]

[...] On a general sense, it can be concluded that PACS has brought major changes in the medical sector. The advances show that it is a technology that was worth inventing and adopting in this particular field. LIMITATIONS OF PACS As mentioned above, PACS is an imaging technology that is used in the efficient transmission and storage of images in the medical sector. This technology has been seen to replace the X-rays in the recent past. The format that is used in PACS is Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM). [...]

[...] Bibliography Huang, H. K. (1991). Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS). Berlin: Springer- Verlag. Osteaux, M. (1992). A Second generation PACS concept technology: hospital integrated picture archiving and communication systems. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. Weber, R. (2004). Standards for PACS: experiences with picture archiving and communication systems. Muenster: Verl.-Haus Monsenstein und Vanners. [...]

[...] A picture archiving and communication system refers to a technology that is used in medical imaging. This technology enables the users to store images economically as well as enables the convenient access of the same. These images could be from different machine types as the sources. Therefore, it enables access to images that originate from multiple modalities. PACS Operation PACS can digitally transmit electronic images, as well as retrieve them. PACS digital transmission is a factor that eliminates any manual work that may be involved in the retrieval and transportation of film jackets. [...]

[...] The incorporation happens once it is encapsulated into picture archiving and communication system. Components of PACS A PACS has four major components. The first one is the imaging modalities. These include methods like magnetic resonance imaging computed tomography and X-ray plain film. The second component is a secured network. The Network is used for the transmission of the patients' information without the danger of access by unauthorized parties. Thirdly, PACS requires workstations. These are instrumental in the review and interpretation of the images. [...]

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