Filmless Radiology: The Design, Integration, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Digital Imaging Network. The Applicability of Digital Imaging to the U.S. Army Combat Medical Care System.

摘要

To date, most of the U.S. Army's medical imaging requirements for combat care have been satisfied by conventional x-ray techniques. While effective, units employing such techniques require extensive logistics support and provide somewhat limited capabilities in the combat zone. Digital technology may offer an opportunity to improve capabilities while reducing the logistical support for field radiology. This paper provides a top-down perspective of the Army's medical digital imaging needs with an eye towards promoting further discussions on the role, operations, and evaluation of a Digital Imaging Network System (DINS). A DINS is an automated and integrated information management system for processing, storing, retrieving, and displaying radiological images and related clinical information. This report was first published in November 1987 and has been revised to reflect the sponsor's subsequent review. Keywords: RA II; Filmless radiology; Digital imaging; Digital x-ray; Filmless x-ray; Teleradiology; Volunteers. (kt)