PACS Overview

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is a module in CrelioHealth that provides comprehensive medical image management, storage, and viewing capabilities. The module enables seamless acquisition, storage, and retrieval of medical images across various modalities, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality image viewing for healthcare professionals.

Supported Modalities

The PACS module supports a wide range of medical imaging modalities:

• DX (Digital Radiography)
• US (Ultrasound)
• CT (Computed Tomography)
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Supported Viewers

To ensure optimal viewing experience across different platforms and use cases, the PACS module supports multiple viewers:

Web Viewers

• OHIF 2D: Lightweight Web-based 2D image viewer
• OHIF 3D: Web-based 3D image viewer with MPR Support. Requires Sufficient graphics capabilities on viewing PC.

Native Desktop Viewers

• Weasis: Windows Native Viewer for local image viewing and analysis
• Osirix: MacOS Native Viewer for comprehensive image interpretation

Local Apps

The PACS module requires three primary applications for local deployment:

1. Dicom Receiver App

• Responsible for communicating with the device.
• Handles incoming DICOM transfers and validates image integrity
• Manages DICOM metadata extraction and indexing
• Send Worklist to devices, Provides DICOM query/retrieve capabilities

2. Orthanc App

• Third Party Open-source DICOM server for image storage and management
• Supports most DICOM standards. Provides better and faster performance.
• Handles incoming DICOM transfers and validates image integrity

3. PACS Client App

• Local database management interface
• Cloud synchronization functionality
• User management and access control for local portal
• System monitoring and maintenance

PACS Cloud

The PACS Cloud provides server-side image management and synchronization capabilities:

• Centralized Storage: Images stored in cloud infrastructure with redundancy and backup
• Automatic Synchronization: Seamless sync between local and CrelioHealth Server.
• Data Feed for Viewers: Access to images from anywhere with internet connectivity

Key Benefits

• Centralized Management: All medical images stored in one centralized location
• Multi-platform Support: Access images from various devices and platforms
• High Performance: Optimized image loading and viewing experience
• Secure Storage: Enterprise-grade security with encryption and access control
• Interoperability: Compatible with DICOM standard and various medical devices
• Cloud Integration: Seamless integration with cloud infrastructure for enhanced accessibility

The PACS module provides a comprehensive solution for medical image management, ensuring that healthcare professionals can efficiently acquire, store, and access medical images with optimal performance and reliability.