PACS Solution Compatibility
The number of available PACS data storage solutions, especially online medical image storage solutions now very popular among medical institutions, is growing rapidly. This is certainly beneficial for customers and medical institutions, since they can compare more solutions and find the perfect one according to their needs and wants. However, it is essentially important that details are paid close attention to when comparing different PACS data storage solutions. Aside from features and functionalities, you also need to make sure that the PACS solution you plan on using is compatible with your current diagnostic workflow.
Different diagnostic tools now use the standard DICOM imaging format. Medical imaging instruments such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance diagnostic tools, endoscopy, and many more all use the same DICOM format, making them compatible with almost every PACS data storage solution perfectly.
For older diagnostic tools, however, you need to check if the PACS data storage solution allows manual upload of scanned medical images or if it provides added modules to convert film-base diagnostic tools into digital medical imaging capture units.
As for the end-user compatibility, most PACS data storage solutions now offer a web-based user interface that can be accessed using any standard web browser available.