All images are digital, and the section operates in filmless mode. The section also is a major division of the Center for Medical Ultrasound , a nationally recognized ultrasound teaching facility with ongoing programs throughout the year. Dr. Neil Wolfman is the director of the radiology ultrasound course for the center. The PET Center , which includes a cyclotron and scanner, is utilized for both clinical and research applications. Most subspecialties have multifilm automatic view boxes as well as standard viewing equipment.
Several areas have videotape units and computerized data storage units.
The high-speed ATM based system will connect five photostimulable phosphorus plate devices serving musculoskeletal, intensive care, and emergency department areas. The reusable plate technology makes it possible to capture standard x-ray images for conversion to digital format. In addition, the GE network, maintaining seven CT scanners and three MR imagers, and nuclear medicine's Pegasus system, will be connected. Complete integration of the RIS, HIS, GAS, and PACS provides an efficient environment for collecting, processing, and managing data. Voice-recognition transcription has been introduced and is expected to be fully operational by the calendar year 2000.