Teleradiology

by Kumar, Sajeesh; Krupinski, Elizabeth A.

• ISBN13: 9783540788706
• ISBN10: 3540788700
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-04
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

"This book explains technical issues and digital information processing alongside the collective experiences from experts in different parts of the world practicing a wide range of teleradiology applications. This includes robotic teleradiology, wireless teleradiology for renal trauma, freehand haptic devices for teleradiology, international trade in teleradiology, economic and legal considerations in teleradiology, teleradiology in the US Army, and teleradiology for head injury management etc." "The book lays the foundations for the globalization of teleradiological procedures, which would make it possible to perform radiological analyses on patients anywhere in the world."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Teleradiology	p. 1
Introduction to Telemedicine	p. 1
What Is Teleradiology	p. 2
Acquisition of Images	p. 2
Transfer of Images	p. 2
Viewing of Images	p. 3
Basic System Components	p. 3
Image-Sending Station	p. 3
Image Resolution	p. 4
Compression	p. 4
Transmission (Modem) Speed	p. 4
Transmission Network	p. 5
Receiving/Image-Review Station	p. 5
Modem	p. 5
Computer Hardware	p. 5
Image-Enhancement Software	p. 5
Monitors	p. 6
Scope of Teleradiology	p. 6
Relevance of Teleradiology in Developing Countries	p. 7
Rewards of Teleradiology	p. 8
Summary	p. 8
References	p. 9
The Future of Teleradiology in Medicine Is Here Today	p. 11
Introduction	p. 11
History: The Beginning	p. 12
Future Goals and Benefits	p. 13
Technical Framework: Backbone for Teleradiology	p. 13
Teleradiology Security and Preservation of Confidentiality: How Health Providers Maintain Confidentiality with the Electronic Transmission of Patient Records	p. 17
Education and Training: Increasing the Knowledge of Physicians with Increased Image Exposure	p. 17
Future Directions: Where Wireless Communications Could Take Teleradiology	p. 18
Conclusion	p. 19
Summary	p. 19
References	p. 20
Compression of Medical Images for Teleradiology	p. 21
Background Information	p. 21
Global Experience with Reversible Compression	p. 23
Global Experience with Irreversible Compression	p. 24
Education and Training: Benefits of Irreversible Compression and Modeling	p. 26
Future Directions	p. 28
Conclusion	p. 29
Summary	p. 29
References	p. 30
DICOM Image Secure Communication with Internet Protocols	p. 33
Introduction	p. 33
Image Communication Modes in Teleradiology	p. 34
TCP/IPv6/IPv4 Communication Protocols and DICOM Communication Software	p. 35
Basic Architecture of TCP/IP	p. 35
DICOM Communication Software	p. 37
Implementation of DICOM Secure Image Communication Protocols	p. 38
DICOM Communication with IPSec-Based Security Supported	p. 39
DICOM Image Communication with SSL/TLS-Based Security Supported	p. 41
Performance Evaluation of DICOM Image Secure Communication Protocols	p. 41
DICOM Image Secure Communication in Web Applications	p. 44
Future Directions and Applications of DICOM Image Secure Communication	p. 45
Summary	p. 46
References	p. 46
Radiological Tele-immersion	p. 49
Introduction	p. 49
Tele-immersive Devices	p. 50
Personal Augmented Reality Immersive System	p. 50
C-Wall	p. 52
Physician's Personal VR Display	p. 53
ImmersaDesk	p. 54
Volume Rendering	p. 54
Visualization of Large-Scale Volumetric Data Using a Computer Cluster	p. 55
Tele-immersive Collaboration	p. 58
Implementation	p. 61
Conclusions	p. 62
Summary	p. 62
Acknowledgments	p. 63
References	p. 63
Use of a Radiology Picture Archiving and Communication System to Catalogue Photographic Images	p. 65
Introduction	p. 65
Experience with Documenting Venous Insufficiency	p. 66
Conclusion	p. 69
Summary	p. 69
References	p. 69
Teleradiology with DICOM E-mail	p. 71
Introduction	p. 71
Technical Aspects	p. 72
Experiences	p. 73
Conclusion	p. 74
Summary	p. 75
References	p. 75
Teleradiology Multimedia Messaging Service in the Provision of Emergency Neurosurgical Service	p. 77
Background	p. 77
Global Experience	p. 79
Multimedia Messaging Service	p. 81
Conclusion	p. 85
Summary	p. 86
References	p. 86
Ultrasound Image Transmission via Camera Phones	p. 89
Introduction	p. 89
Potential Uses	p. 90
Challenges	p. 93
Image Transmission	p. 98
Conclusion	p. 98
Summary	p. 99
References	p. 99
Clinical Teleradiology: Collaboration over the Web During Interventional Radiology Procedures	p. 101
Background Information	p. 101
Global Experience	p. 102
Collaboration Patterns and E-learning	p. 106
E-learning in Synchronous Mode	p. 106
E-learning in Asynchronous Mode	p. 107
Future Directions	p. 108
Summary	p. 111
References	p. 111
Teleplanning in Image-Guided Dental Implantology	p. 115
Introduction	p. 115
The Main Idea	p. 115
The Augmented Reality Principle	p. 116
Computer-Assisted Dental Implantology and Telecommunication	p. 117
Perspective: Surgical Training by Means of a Telenavigation Client	p. 118
Summary	p. 120
References	p. 120
Web-Based Medical System for Managing and Processing Gynecological-Obstetrical-Radiological Data	p. 121
Introduction	p. 121
System Structure	p. 123
General System Structure	p. 123
System Architecture	p. 124
System Functionality	p. 128
Management of Patient Data	p. 129
Image Processing and Viewing of Gynecological Data	p. 130
Classification of Mammographic Images	p. 131
Registration of Mammographic Images	p. 132
System Security	p. 134
Clinical Application of the System	p. 134
Discussion	p. 135
Conclusions	p. 137
Summary	p. 137
References	p. 137
Robotized Tele-echography	p. 139
Introduction	p. 139
Tele-echography Plant General Structure	p. 140
System Requirements and Technical Solutions	p. 142
Robot Design	p. 142
Communication and Data Transmission	p. 146
Human-Machine Interfaces	p. 149
Clinical Results	p. 150
Conclusions and Perspectives	p. 152
Summary	p. 153
References	p. 153
US Army Teleradiology: Using Modern X-ray Technology To Treat Our Soldiers	p. 155
Introduction	p. 155
Overview of Current Military Radiology	p. 159
Balkan Operations	p. 162
Kosovo and the ERMC DIN-PACS	p. 164
Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom)	p. 165
Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom)	p. 167
System Description	p. 170
Teleradiology in Military Humanitarian Assistance Operations	p. 172
Lessons Learned and Issues Still To Be Resolved	p. 173
Summary/Discussion	p. 176
The Future of Military Radiology	p. 177
Summary	p. 177
References	p. 178
Teleradiology for Traumatic Brain Injury Management	p. 181
Background Information	p. 181
Global Experience	p. 184
Education and Training	p. 187
Glasgow Coma Scale Value	p. 188
GH Versus NH	p. 189
CT Evolution	p. 192
Future Directions	p. 195
Summary	p. 198
References	p. 198
Impact of Teleradiology in Clinical Practice: A Malaysian Perspective	p. 203
Introduction	p. 203
History of Teleradiology in Malaysia	p. 205
Lessons Learned and Future Challenges	p. 209
Conclusion	p. 213
Summary	p. 213
References	p. 214
Teleradiology: A Northern Finland Perspective	p. 217
Teleradiology Background	p. 217
Images Are Part of a Modern Electronic Patient Record	p. 218
Electronic Multimedia Communication Between Primary and Secondary Care	p. 219
Wireless Teleradiology	p. 220
Education and Training	p. 221
Current National Trends in Teleradiology	p. 222
Future Directions	p. 222
Summary	p. 223
Acknowledgments	p. 223
References	p. 223
Wireless Teleradiology and Security	p. 227
Introduction	p. 227
Overview of Wireless Teleradiology	p. 227
Introduction to Wireless Networks	p. 228
Wireless Ethernet Standards	p. 229
Mobile Network Standards	p. 230
Importance of Wireless Teleradiology	p. 230
Applications of Wireless Teleradiology	p. 230
Wireless Security Overview	p. 232
Hacking the Network	p. 233
Securing the Network	p. 235
Secure the Access Point	p. 236
Service Set Identifier	p. 236
Media Access Control Lists	p. 237
Encryption	p. 237
Layered Security	p. 239
Other Measures	p. 239
Conclusions	p. 240
Summary	p. 240
References	p. 240
High-Volume Teleradiology Service: Focus on Radiologist and Patient Satisfaction	p. 243
Introduction	p. 243
Factors that Contribute to Dissatisfaction of the Radiologists	p. 245
Factors that Contribute to Improved Image Quality	p. 246
The Relation Between Softcopy Viewing of Images and Radiologist Fatigue	p. 247
A Unique Telemammography Program	p. 249
Summary	p. 251
References	p. 252
Global Trade in Teleradiology: Economic and Legal Concerns	p. 253
Introduction	p. 253
Economic Issues	p. 254
Ricardian Model	p. 255
H-O Model	p. 256
Implications	p. 257
Legal Issues	p. 258
Licensure Technicalities	p. 258
Trade Barriers	p. 259
Alternative Market Regulation	p. 260
Conclusion	p. 262
Summary	p. 263
References	p. 263
Teleradiology: An Audit	p. 265
Teleradiology Is Advancing	p. 265
Will Teleradiology Replace Traditional Methods?	p. 265
Issues Related to Teleradiology: A Brief Overview	p. 266
Changing Industry	p. 266
Technical Challenge	p. 267
Money Matters	p. 267
Conclusion	p. 268
Bibliography	p. 269
Glossary	p. 271
Subject Index	p. 283
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