130
46TH
ANNUAL
CONGRESS
OF
THE
SAEVA
SKUKUZA
16-‐20
FEBRUARY
2014
IMAGE DISPLAY
Sarah M. Puchalski
Digital imaging systems are imaging chains where the diagnostic utility of the system
is limited by its weakest link. Digital image display has had a major impact on the
imaging chain. Radiologist performance can be greatly impacted by monitors and
software choices. Many factors should be considered when purchasing monitors or
an entire workstation and workstation rank or importance is of primary concern.
The workstation should be likened to the studio or perhaps more appropriately the
surgical suite of the radiologist. It should be comfortable, useful, and enable the
radiologist to practice their trade to the best of their ability. Veterinary Radiology &
Ultrasound, Vol. 49, No. 1, Supp. 1, 2008, pp S9–S13.
Key words:
workstation.
monitors,
review
environment,
veterinary,
viewing
software,
Image Display
USE OF DIGITAL imaging modalities is veterinary medicine is increasing and soft
copy or electronic review of images is becoming more important. Workstation
utility, image display, and subsequently radiologist performance are affected by
hardware, software, and connectivity concerns. This article focuses on image disp