Technology is always progressing no matter what industry you are in. Radiology equipment is no different. But if there is a modality
All mammography systems come with a technician’s or acquisition workstation, which is positioned right next to the mammography and used to capture the images. However, these workstations are not ideal for a physician to use when analyzing the images with the patient after the procedure. That being the case, many facilities choose to purchase a physician’s workstation, which is then situated in a separate room. The images are sent to that workstation following the procedure. GE calls this workstation a Review Workstation (RWS), and Hologic offers a SecurView DX. It should be noted that some facilities will transfer images through DICOM using a PACS network as an alternative to purchasing a Physicians workstation.
Normally, if a facility opts to get a physician’s workstation, there is no need for a printer. But that is not always the case. Printers normally used with mammographies are not manufactured by OEMs. However, one of the most popular mammography printers is the AGFA 4500M.
In order to perform a mammography, these three components are not essential. That being said, having a CAD, Physician’s Workstation and/or a Mammography Printer will make the process much easier both for you and your patient.
If you have any questions regarding this blog or any other mammography questions, please reach out to the experts at Atlantis Worldwide. We’re happy to assist you!
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