Precision in Motion: Enhancing C-Arm Imaging with Integrated System
Precision in Motion: Enhancing C-Arm Imaging with Integrated System
Business Overview
A leading healthcare facility required a streamlined imaging workflow to boost their efficiency and accuracy during surgical and interventional procedures. With the rising demands of high-volume imaging and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the shift toward digitally integrated systems became essential. This project demonstrates how a connected workflow can seamlessly enhance both surgical and diagnostic imaging processes, driving better outcomes and improved collaboration.
Challenge
The challenge was to integrate C-Arm fluoroscopy systems with PACS – Picture Archiving and Communication System and hospital data management platforms, ensuring real-time imaging access, secure storage, and seamless communication across departments.
- Manual handling of image data resulted in delays and errors.
- Surgeons needed immediate access to patient imaging data in the operating room for better informed decisions.
- Storage and retrieval inefficiencies created issues for post-procedure reviews and audits.
Solution
The project implemented a digitally connected workflow, as illustrated in the system diagram and the key aspects that were involved are listed below –
- C-Arm Device Integration: Connected directly with the PACS server for real-time upload and retrieval.
- Centralized Database: Ensured secure and scalable storage of imaging data.
- Automated Workflow Engine: Streamlined the flow of patient and imaging information between the scanner, workstation, and archive systems.
- Advanced Viewing Station: Enabled radiologists and surgeons to review, annotate, and export images with minimal latency.
- DICOM Standards: Guaranteed interoperability across systems for reliable data sharing.
The Impact
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced image transfer and reporting time by over 40%.
- Enhanced Clinical Outcomes: Surgeons accessed high-resolution imaging instantly, enabling better intraoperative decisions.
- Data Security: Fully compliant with HIPAA and DICOM standards for data integrity and patient privacy.
- Scalability: Modular design allows easy expansion for future imaging equipment or AI-driven diagnostic tools.
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