Radiographing Order Verification for Medical Imaging Data Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing radiation image radiographing systems, particularly those using Flat Panel Detector (FPD) apparatuses, face challenges in maintaining accurate correlation between radiographing order information and radiation image data, leading to potential medical errors due to incorrect correlations when multiple radiographing operations are performed or when the order of operations is changed.
Innovation Solution
The system incorporates a control apparatus and a radiation image detecting apparatus that select and verify radiographing order information, determining if there is a predetermined relationship between selected items, and granting permission for additional selection only to those with a valid relationship, ensuring correct correlation and storage of radiation image data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple radiographing operations are performed using one radiation image detecting apparatus, then radiographing efficiency is improved, but the risk of incorrect correlation between radiographing order information and radiation image data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary determination of predetermined relationships between radiographing order information items before allowing selection. The control apparatus determines whether a predetermined relationship exists between the first radiographing order information item and other items, and only permits selection of items with valid relationships. This preliminary verification prevents incorrect correlations from being established in the first place.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by displaying determination results to the operator. After the control apparatus determines whether a predetermined relationship exists between radiographing order information items, it displays this determination result and notifies the operator. This feedback mechanism allows the operator to verify the relationship status and make informed selection decisions, preventing miscorrelation while maintaining efficient multi-operation workflows.
2Reliability
If radiographing order information is verified at the site of visit using PDA, then correlation accuracy is improved, but device complexity and operational burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus serves multiple functions: it stores radiographing order information, determines predetermined relationships between information items, controls the radiation image detecting apparatus, and displays determination results. By consolidating these functions into a single control apparatus, the system avoids the need for separate verification devices like PDA, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining correlation accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus automatically performs the determination of predetermined relationships between radiographing order information items without requiring manual verification at the site of visit. The system self-verifies correlations by processing information internally and displaying results, eliminating the need for additional verification devices and reducing operational burden.
3Productivity
If FPD apparatus is used to store data of multiple radiation images, then radiographing efficiency is improved, but the possibility of error in correlation between radiographing order information and radiation image data increases
Solution Approach 1:
Before allowing selection of multiple radiographing order information items for storage in the FPD apparatus, the control apparatus performs preliminary determination of predetermined relationships between the items. Only items with valid predetermined relationships are permitted to be selected and stored together. This preliminary action ensures that the FPD apparatus stores correctly correlated data, maintaining data correlation precision while enabling efficient multi-image storage.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach ensures accurate correlation between radiographing order information and radiation image data, reducing the likelihood of medical errors and enhancing radiographing efficiency by preventing incorrect data association, even when multiple operations are performed on the same or similar radiographing regions.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation image detecting apparatus for generating radiation image data by detecting radiation represented by X-rays
Data Source
AI summary
The console selects one radiographing order information item from the radiographing order information list stored in the storing section. A step is taken to determine whether or not the one selected radiographing order information item has a predetermined relationship with the other radiographing order information, and the permission of additional selection is granted only to the radiographing order information having a predetermined relationship.