AAPM/RSNA tutorial on equipment selection: PACS equipment overview: general guidelines for purchasing and acceptance testing of PACS equipment.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a comprehensive computer system that is responsible for the electronic storage and distribution of medical images in the medical enterprise. The system is highly integrated with digital acquisition and display devices and is often related closely to other medical information systems, such as the radiology information system or hospital information system. In the past few years, there has been continuous growth in clinical implementation of PACS to reduce costs and improve patient care, a trend that is expected to continue. However, a PACS is complex and costly to acquire, replace, maintain, and repair. To select a system that best meets their requirements, purchasers of PACS equipment need to be aware of the key characteristics and differing features of the various products. After the PACS has been installed, the user should perform technical and clinical acceptance testing to ensure that the system meets expectations.
Volume
24
Issue
1
First Page
313
Last Page
334
ISSN
1527-1323
Published In/Presented At
Samei, E., Seibert, J. A., Andriole, K., Badano, A., Crawford, J., Reiner, B., Flynn, M. J., & Chang, P. (2004). AAPM/RSNA tutorial on equipment selection: PACS equipment overview: general guidelines for purchasing and acceptance testing of PACS equipment. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc, 24(1), 313–334. https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.241035137
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
14730055
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article