6.3.
DICOM
6.3.1.
Overview
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
developed the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard.
This section contains information about the DICOM application available on the Workstation that enhances
the functionality of the Workstation. The DICOM application allows the Workstation to connect to and use
existing DICOM networks.
You can download the DICOM conformance statement file for Brivo OEC 715, Brivo OEC 785, Brivo OEC 865
mobile C-Arm X-Ray product from the website: www.ge.com/dicom.
This section describes how to:
• Connect the Workstation to the network
• Configure the Workstation and DICOM devices
• Query and display scheduled exams’ information
• Query remote server and retrieve the image
• Print patient information and images
• Archive patient information, images and dose report
• Report MPPS
During network transfers, both images and patient information are sent. The patient information may be
the result of a DICOM Worklist Query, or be manually entered on the Workstation in the Exam Management
screen by the technician.
Some DICOM features are not available on all systems.
6.3.2.
Network Connection
To use the DICOM interface you must connect your Workstation to the network.
Plug the network cable into the network connector or open Wireless Network Interface on the Workstation.