Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary teleradiology.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Poteet, Brian A
- Affiliation:
- Gulf Coast Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging · United States
Plain-English summary
Veterinary teleradiology, which is the process of sending X-ray images over the internet for remote evaluation, started in the early 1990s but didn't do well at first because of slow internet speeds and large file sizes. Today, it's much more common in veterinary medicine thanks to faster internet connections and better software that makes it easier and cheaper to share images. This article looks at how teleradiology is used now, what equipment is needed, legal considerations, and how images are formatted and transmitted. Overall, the advancements in technology have made teleradiology a valuable tool for veterinarians.
Abstract
Veterinary teleradiology was first commercially introduced in the early 1990s with limited success, mostly influenced by slow Internet speeds and large file sizes. Currently the practice of teleradiology in veterinary medicine is widespread due to the availability of broadband Internet connections, image compression, and economically priced PACS and DICOM software. This review article will discuss the current applications, equipment and configuration needs, the medicolegal aspects, image file formats, and methods of transmission needed for teleradiology in veterinary medicine.
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