Teleradiology (eBook)

Preface 5
Contents 7
List of Contributors 17
Abbreviations 25
Introduction to Teleradiology 30
1.1 Introduction to Telemedicine 30
1.2 What Is Teleradiology 31
1.3 Basic System Components 32
1.4 Scope of Teleradiology 35
1.5 Relevance of Teleradiology in Developing Countries 36
1.6 Rewards of Teleradiology 37
Summary 37
References 38
The Future of Teleradiology in Medicine Is Here Today 40
2.1 Introduction 40
2.2 History: The Beginning 41
2.3 Future Goals and Benefits 42
2.4 Technical Framework: Backbone for Teleradiology 42
2.5 Teleradiology Security and Preservation of Confidentiality: How Health Providers Maintain Confidentiality with the Electronic Transmission of Patient Records 46
2.6 Education and Training: Increasing the Knowledge of Physicians with Increased Image Exposure 46
2.7 Future Directions: Where Wireless Communications Could Take Teleradiology 47
2.8 Conclusion 48
Summary 48
References 49
Compression of Medical Images for Teleradiology 50
3.1 Background Information 50
3.2 Global Experience with Reversible Compression 52
3.3 Global Experience with Irreversible Compression 53
3.4 Education and Training: Benefits of Irreversible Compression and Modeling 55
3.5 Future Directions 57
3.6 Conclusion 58
Summary 58
References 59
DICOM Image Secure Communication with Internet Protocols 62
4.1 Introduction 62
4.2 Image Communication Modes in Teleradiology 63
4.3 TCP/IPv6/IPv4 Communication Protocols and DICOM Communication Software 64
4.4 Implementation of DICOM Secure Image Communication Protocols 67
4.5 Performance Evaluation of DICOM Image Secure Communication Protocols 70
4.6 DICOM Image Secure Communication in Web Applications 73
4.7 Future Directions and Applications of DICOM Image Secure Communication 74
Summary 75
References 75
Radiological Tele-immersion 78
5.1 Introduction 78
5.2 Tele-immersive Devices 79
5.3 Volume Rendering 83
5.4 Visualization of Large-Scale Volumetric Data Using a Computer Cluster 84
5.5 Tele-immersive Collaboration 87
5.6 Implementation 90
5.7 Conclusions 91
Summary 91
Acknowledgments 92
References 92
Use of a Radiology Picture Archiving and Communication System to Catalogue Photographic Images 94
6.1 Introduction 94
6.2 Experience with Documenting Venous Insufficiency 95
6.3 Conclusion 98
Summary 98
References 98
Teleradiology with DICOM E-mail 100
7.1 Introduction 100
7.2 Technical Aspects 101
7.3 Experiences 102
7.4 Conclusion 103
Summary 104
References 104
Teleradiology Multimedia Messaging Service in the Provision of Emergency Neurosurgical Service 106
8.1 Background 106
8.2 Global Experience 108
8.3 Multimedia Messaging Service 110
8.4 Conclusion 114
Summary 115
References 115
Ultrasound Image Transmission via Camera Phones 118
9.1 Introduction 118
9.2 Potential Uses 119
9.3 Challenges 122
9.4 Image Transmission 127
9.5 Conclusion 127
Summary 128
References 128
Clinical Teleradiology: Collaboration over the Web During Interventional Radiology Procedures 130
10.1 Background Information 130
10.2 Global Experience 131
10.3 Collaboration Patterns and E-learning 135
10.4 Future Directions 137
Summary 140
References 140
Teleplanning in Image- Guided Dental Implantology 144
11.1 Introduction 144
Summary 149
References 149
Web-Based Medical System for Managing and Processing Gynecological – Obstetrical – Radiological Data 150
12.1 Introduction 150
12.2 System Structure 152
12.3 Clinical Application of the System 163
12.4 Discussion 164
12.5 Conclusions 166
Summary 166
References 166
Robotized Tele- echography 168
13.1 Introduction 168
13.2 Tele- echography Plant General Structure 169
13.3 System Requirements and Technical Solutions 171
13.4 Clinical Results 179
13.5 Conclusions and Perspectives 181
Summary 182
References 182
US Army Teleradiology: Using Modern X-ray Technology To Treat Our Soldiers 184
14.1 Introduction 184
14.2 Overview of Current Military Radiology 188
14.3 Balkan Operations 191
14.4 Kosovo and the ERMC DIN–PACS 193
14.5 Afghanistan ( Operation Enduring Freedom) 194
14.6 Iraq ( Operation Iraqi Freedom) 196
14.7 System Description 199
14.8 Teleradiology in Military Humanitarian Assistance Operations 201
14.9 Lessons Learned and Issues Still To Be Resolved 202
14.10 Summary/Discussion 205
14.11 The Future of Military Radiology 206
Summary 206
References 207
Teleradiology for Traumatic Brain Injury Management 210
15.1 Background Information 210
15.2 Global Experience 213
15.3 Education and Training 216
15.4 Future Directions 224
Summary 227
References 227
Impact of Teleradiology in Clinical Practice: A Malaysian Perspective 232
16.1 Introduction 232
16.2 History of Teleradiology in Malaysia 234
16.3 Lessons Learned and Future Challenges 238
16.4 Conclusion 242
Summary 242
References 243
Teleradiology: A Northern Finland Perspective 246
17.1 Teleradiology Background 246
17.2 Images Are Part of a Modern Electronic Patient Record 247
17.3 Electronic Multimedia Communication Between Primary and Secondary Care 248
17.4 Wireless Teleradiology 249
17.5 Education and Training 250
17.6 Current National Trends in Teleradiology 251
17.7 Future Directions 251
Summary 252
Acknowledgments 252
References 252
Wireless Teleradiology and Security 256
18.1 Introduction 256
18.2 Overview of Wireless Teleradiology 256
18.3 Introduction to Wireless Networks 257
18.4 Wireless Ethernet Standards 258
18.5 Mobile Network Standards 259
18.6 Importance of Wireless Teleradiology 259
18.7 Applications of Wireless Teleradiology 259
18.8 Wireless Security Overview 261
18.9 Hacking the Network 262
18.10 Securing the Network 264
18.11 Secure the Access Point 265
18.12 Service Set Identifier 265
18.13 Media Access Control Lists 266
18.14 Encryption 266
18.15 Layered Security 267
18.16 Other Measures 268
18.17 Conclusions 268
Summary 269
References 269
High- Volume Teleradiology Service: Focus on Radiologist and Patient Satisfaction 272
19.1 Introduction 272
Summary 280
References 281
Global Trade in Teleradiology: Economic and Legal Concerns 282
20.1 Introduction 282
20.2 Economic Issues 283
20.3 Legal Issues 287
20.4 Conclusion 291
Summary 292
References 292
Teleradiology: An Audit 294
21.1 Teleradiology Is Advancing 294
21.2 Will Teleradiology Replace Traditional Methods? 294
21.3 Issues Related to Teleradiology: A Brief Overview 295
21.4 Changing Industry 295
21.5 Technical Challenge 296
21.6 Money Matters 296
21.7 Conclusion 297
Bibliography 298
Glossary 300
Subject Index 312