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radiologist’s findings and subsequent
report. However, with softcopy reading,
brightness of the LCD, quality of the
image acquisition and the ambient light
level of the room are critical factors.”
Treating patients more effectively
For Dr. Chuapetcharasopon and her
colleagues, the quality of Coronis further
increases diagnostic confidence. “With
a reliable, consistent quality across all
workstations, the productivity of the
clinician has improved, even though we
may spend more time magnifying and
examining the image.” She cites that
for the past two years, patient volume
increased 20 percent yearly, yet there is
no corresponding increase in the number
of physicians. “We are able to treat more
patients more effectively than before,”
Dr. Chuapetcharasopon added.
Patient care is enhanced by the
physician’s ability to demonstrate and
explain the procedure directly on a
monitor. Prior to the digitization of
the department, the interventional
radiologist could only provide this
service in the angiography suite, thereby
interrupting the daily caseload. “Since
we can display the entire angiography
series in an interventional radiology
room to the patient and family, there is
a greater understanding of the disease,
the procedure and treatment.”
With PACS, Dr. Chuapetcharasopon can
use the software’s features to enhance
the quality of the image, resulting in
fewer retakes and less radiation dose
to patients. She can also conduct more
advanced treatment planning prior to a
procedure with the digital image versus
one printed on film. “It is also helpful for
in-depth collaboration with colleagues
and as a teaching tool with junior
residents to help them view and detect
lesions.” The reliability of the Coronis
monitors with no downtime experienced
at Bumrungrad further facilitates these
educational experiences.
Future plans include the ICU, ER, OR
and other main areas of the hospital
where physicians will require access to
diagnostic quality images.
