The equipment radiologists use to read their studies is just as important as important as the software. Using a monitor that is incapable of displaying all of an image's data can lead to a misdiagnosis. So which type of monitor is right for your practice? Monitors are generally classified according to their resolution capability--the amount of image information they are able to display--using megapixels (MP), a form of measure also used to describe photo quality in digital cameras. The American College of Radiology has made recommendations for the minimum resolution of monitors used to read studies produced by different modalities:
2MP & 3MP - MRI and CT. 3MP recommended for CR and DR.
5MP - Digital Mammography
Other considerations include contrast, how many shades of gray the monitor is capable of producing, and whether you need a color monitor, to display color in ultrasound, for example. The number of monitors is also a consideration: a typical installation includes one color monitor to display a PACS worklist and any color ultrasounds, and two diagnostic grayscale monitors for the studies produced by other modalities.
Matching the correct video adapter to the monitors you choose is equally important, as is the quality and performance of the computer they are connected to. We custom integrate the right monitors and video adapters with a high performance workstation computer to help you complete a quick and thorough diagnosis. Having worked in this field for over 18 years, we know what works and what doesn't. We can make the proper recommendation so you get the quality and value you need.
The workstations we produce are perfect for our robust diagnostic software, or we can make a workstation to go with any existing software you already have.