Why a medical-grade display?
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Clear and consistent images are crucial to making accurate diagnoses and identifying the best options for treatment, and so is having the right display to view them. New consumer displays promote specs that seem to approach those of some medical-grade systems, and often cost less. But there is more to consider than just these specs. So, why choose a medical display?
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Why a medical-grade display?
- 1. Consumer vs. medical-grade displays: which one should you buy?
- 2. Clear and consistent images are imperative to making accurate diagnoses and determining treatment. And so is having the right display to view them.
- 3. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display3 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 4. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display4 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display Higher luminance Connected displays Less noise Viewing angles Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money Radiologists using medical displays read with greater confidence, speed and precision
- 5. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display5 Greater confidence, speed and precision More JNDs (Just Noticeable Differences) Broader spectrum of grayscales = easier to detect subtle lesions Diagnose faster = faster treatment More chances of a successful outcome Steady over time Higher luminance Dr. Alfonso Lozano, Centro de Imágenes Especializadas “A good diagnostic display system is a medical-grade system that ensures permanent, consistent brightness over time” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 6. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display6 Greater confidence, speed and precision Built-in stabilization sensors Patented front-screen sensors Consistent image brightness and clarity During the display’s entire lifespan Throughout the entire hospital Connected displays Fletcher Allen Health Care “Matched monitors allow you to see everything consistently, with no worries that you’ll be fooled by variations in color. Barco’s MediCal QAWeb auto-calibration capabilities are essential to maintaining this color accuracy” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 7. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display7 Greater confidence, speed and precision Integrated uniformity technologies Consistent brightness Improved grayscale presentation Better visualization of subtle radiographic abnormalities Less noise Study The MarkeTech Group “91% of radiologists believe image quality is the most important display aspect that impacts reading performance” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 8. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display8 Greater confidence, speed and precision 100% ACR compliant across the screen A minimum of 350 cd/m² (even when viewed off center) A high contrast ratio Excellent color values under different viewing angles Viewing angles Elizabeth A. Krupinski, Ph. D., Research Professor, Department of Radiology “After just one year of use, the commercial display may degrade enough to negatively impact diagnostic and visual search performance” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 9. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display9 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display Multi-modality Efficiency Ergonomics Task automation Medical displays can often be personalized to streamline reading and thus increase efficiency Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 10. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display10 Personalized and increased efficiency Designed for multimodality imaging Enabling side-by-side comparisons and image fusions in no time, without switching displays Multi-modality Woman’s Hospital “The ability to view color and grayscale simultaneously saves me at least 30 minutes over the course of a day” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 11. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display11 Personalized and increased efficiency Bigger = better View an image in full on a single screen No need to pan or zoom Scale-to-fit capability Efficiency Study Montefiore “Up to 19% increased productivity with a Fusion display compared to two 3MP displays” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 12. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display12 Personalized and increased efficiency Built-in features (ambient lighting, boost display brightness, etc.) Non-reflective glass to improve reading comfort Single, bigger screen eliminates extensive head and eye movements better reading experience Ergonomics James Ruiz, MD, Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist at Woman’s Hospital “It saves me a click on each image, significantly increasing my reading speed on virtually every case I view” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 13. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display13 Personalized and increased efficiency Tools to automate routine tasks, e.g.: Simple toggling between multiple screens Customization of user profiles Automated adjustments of color and luminance profiles Task automation Woman’s Hospital “I have found abnormalities using SpotView even though I thought I had finished searching a case” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 14. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display14 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display Automated Uninterrupted Easy to control Only when 24/7 compliance is guaranteed, radiologists can have complete peace of mind about their reading performance Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 15. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display15 24/7 compliance and complete peace of mind Automated Quality Assurance and calibration Guarantee 24/7 compliance with medical standards Reliable Easy to integrate into various types of workstations or PACS applications Seamlessly work together with other medical-grade solutions. Automated Gwinnett Medical Center “Physically evaluate each monitor to determine its age, condition, and other factors… MediCal QAWeb made it fast and easy” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 16. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display16 24/7 compliance and complete peace of mind Cloud-based quality assurance solutions Remote calibration Maximum performance Uninterrupted Scripps “MediCal QAWeb reduces the QA and service costs by more than 10% in a typical medium-sized facility with 20 diagnostic displays” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 17. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display17 24/7 compliance and complete peace of mind Consistent, anytime, anywhere Across enterprise and locations Automating (regional) compliance, reporting, maintenance, performance follow-up, and incident handling Reliable at all times Easy to control Elizabeth Kleiner, PACS System Administrator, Riverside County Regional Medical Center “MediCal QAWeb is a huge asset to us, reducing the manpower needed to keep our entire medical imaging display installed base running at an optimum level” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 18. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display18 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display ROI Operational Longevity The lower-priced solution isn’t always the most cost-effective Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 19. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display19 The lower-priced solutions isn’t always the most cost-effective Designed to work with medical workstations and PACS applications Save time and costs to invest in additional equipment/software Display consolidation and standardization All-in-one multimodality display can replace a number of dedicated displays ROI Hamilton Health “Mammo, PET, CT, X-ray and more – which not only increases our radiologists’ efficiency, but also provides a more cost-effective footprint” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 20. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display20 The lower-priced solutions isn’t always the most cost-effective Automating specific processes (compliance differences, technical requirements, etc.) Freeing up time and resources in your IT department. Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Operational Dr. Jyoti Arora, Senior Radiologist at the Medicity, India “Apart from the superior quality, these displays are super-easy to use and are low on maintenance” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
- 21. 4 good reasons to choose a medical-grade display21 The lower-priced solutions isn’t always the most cost-effective High brightness over their entire lifespan Guarantee all-time compliance with medical standards Warranty period (typically 3 to 5 years) Advanced Quality Assurance = recurrent maintenance alerts to prolong the longevity Longevity Albert Xthona, Sr. Product Manager Diagnostic Imaging, Barco “Because medical-grade displays come with features that guarantee accuracy and consistency over time, the lifespan of these displays is about four times longer than that of COTS displays” Increase your accuracy Work smarter Maximize uptime Save money
Notas do Editor
- New consumer displays promote specs that seem to approach those of medical-grade systems, and often cost less. But there is more to consider than just these specs.
- Medical-grade imaging solutions meet set requirements for image quality, grayscale and color viewing, and conform with DICOM and other standards.
- Brighten up your day A higher luminance results in more just noticeable differences (JNDs) and a broader spectrum of grayscales, which makes it easier to detect subtle lesions, and thus diagnose faster. And faster diagnosis means faster treatment and more chances of a successful outcome. More importantly, their luminance output remains steady over time.
- Everyday, everywhere Medical-grade displays are equipped with built-in stabilization and some even with patented front-screen sensors. They guarantee consistent image brightness and clarity – not only throughout the display’s entire lifespan, but on every display that is connected to the enterprise network.
- Less noise, more consistency LCD panels suffer from inherent luminance uniformity imperfections, which cause arbitrary patterns or ‘noise’. This ‘noise’ negatively impacts reading efficiency. Many medical-grade systems tackle this issue via integrated uniformity technologies, providing consistent brightness and improved grayscale presentation, and ensuring better visualization of subtle radiographic abnormalities.
- Different perspectives, consistent conclusions Medical workstations often combine multiple heads, which inevitably results in viewing from different angles. When looking at medical images, you need a luminance ratio of at least 350 cd/m². But not all displays can guarantee that luminance ratio when images are viewed off center. This can impact interpretation. Medical displays should be 100% ACR compliant across the screen, preserving a minimum of 350 cd/m², a high contrast ratio and excellent color values under different viewing angles.
- As the volume and complexity of patient exams continues to grow, radiologists face increasing demands to boost their productivity.
- The perks of multi-modality There are so many types of imaging exams (MR, X-ray, CT, mammograms, etc.) which need to be displayed following specific standards. Not every screen is able to support these different needs. Many medical displays have been specifically designed for multimodality imaging. Their display form factor allows viewing of multiple modalities on a single screen, enabling side-by-side comparisons and image fusions in no time, without switching displays.
- Minimizing manipulations Sometimes, bigger is really better. Bigger medical screens enable radiologists to view an image in full on a single screen, without the need to pan or zoom. The scale-to-fit capability in many medical screens makes reading more efficient as well.
- Reduce eye and neck strain According to a study by The MarkeTech Group, 87% of radiologists experience some form of physical discomfort when reading images. From eye fatigue (66%) and neck strain (56%) to back pain (52%), there are numerous reasons to improve the ergonomics of the reading room. Some medical displays come with built-in features (to control ambient lighting, boost display brightness, etc.) and non-reflective glass to improve reading comfort. Opting for a single, bigger screen – instead of a multi-head workstation setup – will eliminate extensive head and eye movements for an even better reading experience.
- Routine task automation There is no time to waste. However, valuable time is often lost on small tasks that, in the end, can make for long hours. That’s why some medical displays offer tools that help automate routine tasks for even more efficient screenings. They allow for simple toggling between multiple screens, customization of user profiles, automated adjustments of color and luminance profiles and so on.
- A display that is used for viewing of medical images needs to comply with medical standards (DICOM, MQSA, AAPM, DIN, JESRA…). This requires continuous monitoring and management of a hospital’s entire display network.
- Automated compliance Regulations for calibration, quality control and reporting are growing around the world, with many countries adopting their own standards and regulations. Medical displays automate Quality Assurance and calibration in order to guarantee 24/7 compliance with medical standards. That’s exactly what makes medical displays so reliable. It also makes them easy to integrate into various types of workstations or PACS applications, and work together seamlessly with other medical-grade solutions. Physically evaluate each monitor to determine its age, condition, and other factors. A while back, when I needed to create a five-year projection for display procurement planning, MediCal QAWeb made it fast and easy”
- Radiologist, uninterrupted Many medical displays come with cloud-based quality assurance solutions that offer remote calibration - without interrupting radiologist workflow - for maximum performance.
- Easy to control The rise of home working, remote collaboration, multi-site hospitals…. means medical images need to look consistent, anytime, anywhere. The ability to control display assets across the enterprise and across locations is of vital importance. Advanced medical displays come with advanced QA solutions that allow administrators to do just that. By automating (regional) compliance, reporting, maintenance, performance follow-up, and incident handling, medical displays are reliable at all times.
- When it comes to comparing medical-grade with consumer displays, the old adage still rings true: “The lower-priced solution isn’t always the most cost-effective”. Expensive medical displays can help you save a ton of money in the long run.
- Reducing equipment costs Medical-grade displays can save hospitals a lot of equipment money. They are designed – and sometimes validated – to work with medical workstations and PACS applications, which is not the case for regular consumer displays. In the end, that can save you the time and costs to invest in additional equipment/software in order to be fully operational. Display consolidation and standardization can cut additional costs. An all-in-one multimodality display can replace a number of dedicated displays. In that case, the global price picture will be substantially lower than with a mix of stand-alone screens.
- Reducing operational costs The cost of your display equipment doesn’t end with its purchase price. In order to get a complete picture, you need to consider expenses for servicing, support and infrastructure as well. Because of regional compliance differences, strict technical requirements and detailed reporting needs, managing a hospital’s entire display fleet is no easy feat. Medical displays bring solace by automating most of these processes, freeing up time and resources in your IT department. That’s exactly why the total cost of ownership (TCO) of medical-grade displays is often a lot lower than that of consumer solutions.
- Increased longetivy Though consumer displays may look like all you need at first sight, they will fail you significantly in the long run. Medical-grade displays ensure high brightness over their entire lifespan and guarantee all-time compliance with medical standards. That’s also why they come with a longer warranty period (typically 3 to 5 years). In addition, with advanced Quality Assurance, recurrent maintenance alerts help prolong the longevity of your products. A long product lifecycle is key...