Research Catalog

Title

PACS : Picture Archiving and Communication Systems in biomedical imaging / H.K. Huang.

Author

Huang, H. K., 1939-

Publication

New York : VCH, 1996.

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Description

xxviii, 489 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Summary

• Comprehensive treatment is given to all radiologic acquisition devices, including conventional X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed radiography, and laser digitizers. The book includes chapters on image compression, step-by-step planning and implementing of digital image management systems, and clinical experience in PACS in several leading university hospitals, as well as a chapter containing descriptions of several existing large-scale PACS systems.
• It also offers the first published treatment of methods of interfacing hospital information systems, radiology information systems, and PACS. PACS is suitable for use as a textbook for students and professionals in biomedical engineering, computer science, and the physical, biological, and health sciences. It will also be of interest to professionals in hospital administration, radiological sciences, and those involved in image management.
• This textbook offers a systematic approach to understanding PACS (picture archiving and communication systems). Intended as a foundation for future training in this area, as well as a field guide for practitioners, it covers all basic components in biomedical imaging and image management. The author is a pioneer in PACS with 15 years' research and development experience. He has implemented two large-scale PAC systems now in clinical operation.

Alternative Title

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems in biomedical imaging

Subjects

• Radiology Information Systems
• Diagnostic imaging
• Picture archiving and communication systems in medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Digital Radiologic Image Fundamentals -- 3. Image Acquisition I: Conventional Projection Radiography -- 4. Image Acquisition II: Imaging Plate and Digital Radiography -- 5. Image Acquisition III: Sectional Imaging -- 6. Image Compression and Reconstruction -- 7. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) I: Infrastructure Design and Image Acquisition -- 8. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) II: Communications and Databases -- 9. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) III: Display and Information Retrieval -- 10. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) IV: System Integration and Implementation Strategies -- 11. Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) V: Current Development Trends and Future Research Directions.

ISBN

1560816856 (alk. paper)

LCCN

95038928

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Columbia University Libraries