Major components of a digital Radiography 2 Flashcards
1
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What is PACS?
A
A system for storing, archiving, and communicating digital radiology images.
2
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What systems are integrated with PACS?
A
Radiology Information System (RIS)
Hospital Information System (HIS)
3
Q
What communication standard is used for integrating PACS with RIS and HIS?
A
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM).
4
Q
What does image and information management involve?
A
The use of PACS, RIS, and HIS to manage large volumes of images and text data in a digital radiology department.
5
Q
What are the benefits of image compression in data communication?
A
Reduces storage space and cost
Decreases image transmission time
