Closing the loop on critical test results management (CTRM) isincreasing the quality—and timeliness—of patient care. The numbers addup with approximately 12 billion radiology, laboratory and cardiologytests completed each year in the United States.
CTRM systems present a new paradigm. They tap into IT to streamline andautomate the results communication process. Solutions not only improvepatient safety, but also increase productivity among radiologists andother specialists. It’s a match made in heaven. Here’s how CTRM works.
Digitized, streamlined information systems in the cardiaccatheterization lab drive efficiency, healthcare quality and patientsafety. At a time when more and more specialists are using cath labfacilities for a wider range of procedures, electronic data helpsfacilities get the most out of their equipment investment.
Despite the current regulatory ambiguity, cardiovascular CT remains avaluable option in the cardiac imaging arsenal. This month, a fewexperienced sites share their know-how.
Cardiac-related advances in imaging modalities such as CT, MR, PET/CT,SPECT and echocardiography have created a demand for cardiology PACScapabilities that offer individualized solutions to fit evolving imagemanagement and patient information management needs.
Advances in color viewing for certain modalities, such as MR and colorDoppler ultrasound, are forcing hospitals and imaging centers toreconsider their PACS displays.
By combining functional and anatomical information to evaluatemalignant tumors, PET/CT is helping physicians perform more accurateinitial staging for therapy and determine the body’s response totreatment.
With any PACS rollout, there is the promise, the dream of becoming afilmless, digital environment. But eliminating film does not eliminatethe fact that people are still printing—the question is to what extentand in what format.
