(Booth 8342) Carestream of Rochester, NY, will demonstrate its Virtual 3D Solution, which is available as either a standalone workstation or an application available through PACS software.
The software delivers advanced 3D processing and comparative viewing of MR and CT studies, and it also provides display protocols that optimize image review and streaming technology that speeds image delivery even in low-bandwidth environments, according to the company. Carestream began shipping the new version of the software in the U.S. in June.
In facilities without PACS installed, 3D imaging studies are routed to either a virtual 3D server or a standalone workstation. With a standalone configuration, users can view 3D imaging studies and then print selected images, burn the study to a CD, or e-mail images to other users or destinations. In a workgroup configuration, remote users would access the virtual 3D application from any workstation and then perform desired viewing and distribution tasks.
The software can be integrated into either Carestream's own PACS software or PACS from other vendors. Completed exams can be automatically pushed to both the virtual 3D solution and the existing PACS, and prior studies can be automatically prefetched from the PACS for comparison. Measurements, annotations, key 3D images, and structured reports created on the software can be transmitted to the PACS for use during report dictation and for long-term storage and distribution.
The software includes advanced processing tools such as multiplanar reformats (MPRs), maximum intensity projections (MIPs), minimum intensity projections (MinIPs), tissue definition, volume rendering, vessel tracking, automatic bone removal, PET/CT viewing of preregistered images, cardiac review and analysis tools, cardiac multiphase display, and cardiac cine.
Configuration options include full desktop integration with existing RIS and PACS systems, an e-mail server for report distribution, and desktop integration with third-party applications.
