Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Digital image storage.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Wallack, Seth
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego Inc. · United States
Plain-English summary
This research discusses how storing medical images digitally is better than using film. Digital storage takes up less space, allows for quick access, and maintains image quality over time. It's important to have a reliable system since losing these images can be a big problem. There are various ways to store these images, like using magnetic tape or solid-state drives, and it's crucial to choose a method that protects the data from loss or unauthorized access. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for a secure and effective digital storage solution for medical images.
Abstract
Digital image archival requires less physical storage space, allows for rapid storage and retrieval and avoids loss in image quality over time or with image duplication compared with film storage. Because medical imaging data are critically important and, by law, must be stored in a safe, accessible manner, it is imperative not to have one computer error destroy all copies of the image data. Several options for image storage media are available including magnetic tape, optical media, spinning disks and solid state. Other considerations include on-site vs. off-site storage, redundancy, on-line vs. off-line storage, and removable storage media for disaster recovery. The different storage media can be used in different configurations to provide sufficient protection of digital data. Choose a storage system that will keep your data safe from unauthorized access, hardware failure, and clinic disasters.
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