13 Flashcards
Receive an image from a workstation and print the image based on printer LUTs and preset print layouts.
Imagers or Film Printers
Use chemicals to process the film that has been exposed to the laser
Wet Imagers
Use heat to process the latent image that is etched into the silver emulsion by the laser
Dry imagers
The ability to print just in case the PACS goes down is one of the most often heard explanations
Backup
There are a few departments that are difficult to convert to PACS initially, such as surgery, orthopedics, and sometimes the emergency room.
Difficult PACS Location
Some referring physicians prefer to see their patient’s images while reviewing the radiologist’s report.
Outside Physicians
Films can be printed to be viewed in court.
Legal Cases
Most hospitals train students at their institution.
Teaching Purposes
Most hospitals try to reduce the amount of printing done in the department
Compact Disk/Digital Versatile Disk Burners
Can be defined as a plan for the systematic observation and assessment of the different aspects of a project, service, or facility to make certain that standards of quality are being met.
Quality assurance (QA)
Can be defined as a comprehensive set of activities designed to monitor and maintain systems that produce a product.
Quality control (QC)
• Monitor each film printed to ensure that it is free from artifacts and that it matches monitor or desired quality.
• Observe the printed test pattern for artifacts and changes in density, contrast, and resolution.
Printer Image Quality