The Leap from Digitalization to Intelligentization of Medical Digital Ultrasonic Imaging Workstations

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper begins with the medical digital ultrasonic imaging workstations' development history and stages of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems). We analyze the actual application scenarios and pain points in medical digital ultrasonic imaging and introduce the support of medical digital ultrasonic imaging workstations for the entire business process. At the same time, we explain the role of AI functions in promoting business improvements throughout the process, using Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital as an application case study. This paper also discusses the difficulties faced by the development of AI in medical digital ultrasonic imaging and provides some solutions and suggestions. We offer a perspective on the future development of artificial intelligence in medical digital ultrasonic imaging. We explore potential application scenarios in areas such as empowering the ultrasound process with intelligent management, ultrasound consultation, cloud-based electronic films, and the Internet of Things (IoT) services.

Key words: Medical digital ultrasonic imaging; Workstation

Yande Zhang, DBA, Yanjun Cheng, MBME, Yingxin Li, MCS, Shengli Li, MM. The Leap from Digitalization to Intelligentization of Medical Digital Ultrasonic Imaging Workstations. Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy, 2023, 7(3): 305-312.

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