HOUSTON, TX, February 06, 2012 (Press-News.org) Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. recently chose Digisonics as the enterprise cardiology PACS and structured reporting solution for their pediatric cardiology department.
The Digisonics cardiovascular image management and structured reporting system will provide the facility with a comprehensive clinical database, high-powered PACS and professional reporting capabilities with automated z-score analysis and congenital cardiology diagram support. With the added DigiNet Pro application, clinicians will also have access to the entire CVIS system from anywhere via an Internet connection.
Digisonics DataLink modules will streamline Washington University's clinical workflow by providing auto-populated patient biometry from the ultrasound machines directly into the Digisonics system. In addition, Digisonics DICOM Gateway software will continuously process and transmit all patient data and images ensuring a seamless electronic workflow.
The Digisonics Search Package, a comprehensive, user-configurable search engine will also be implemented at Washington University. This powerful tool allows the facility to quickly set up search criteria to extract clinical information for use in research, compile statistics required for accreditation, and generate management reports to target areas for productivity and efficiency.
For more than 35 years, Digisonics has provided best-of-class interpretation systems for cardiology and OB/GYN to many of the leading hospitals, clinics, private offices, and research sites around the world. With over 2,000 systems provided to the medical community, Digisonics sets the standard for fast image review, professional reporting, and comprehensive clinical databases.
Washington University Implements Digisonics PACS and Structured Reporting System for Pediatric Cardiology
The Pediatric Cardiology Department at Washington University will implement the Digisonics solution to provide their users with a single clinical database, high performance image review and professional reporting capabilities.
2012-02-06
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[Press-News.org] Washington University Implements Digisonics PACS and Structured Reporting System for Pediatric CardiologyThe Pediatric Cardiology Department at Washington University will implement the Digisonics solution to provide their users with a single clinical database, high performance image review and professional reporting capabilities.