Design and Construction of Medical Mini-PACS

Objective Based on the technique of computer network communication,to design and construct a mini medical picture archiving and communication systems (mini-PACS) in radiological department.Methods Radiologic information networks were composed of Anke SCT scanner, GMS and SHIMADZU digital radioscopy, SGI picture workstation, laser film printer, Dell server and report terminal computers with DICOM 3.0. Mini-PACS was constructed with radiological networks mentioned above and local area networks (LAN) existing in our hospital. Network parameters were set and network communication software FTP2000 was used to transport data. Radiological diagnosis and report program was edited with Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6.0).Results Five functions such as image acquirement, data transport and share, data archiving, report and print, register and statistics could be realized by mini-PACS. The system was stable for about 2600 cases during 420 days and no obstacle could be found after simple maintenance.Conclusion The mini-PACS can realize the five functions. Mini-PACS is practical, stable, safe and easy to maintain. It playes an important role in economic management and scientific research.