RadiologyProtocols
To log outside films into MD Plus
Go to pt’s chart
Go into notes
Add item
Code = XR
Text = date of study, location of study, type of study, & your initials as the person entering the information
Ex: 1.23.07 SIMON MED LS MRI FILMS ON FILE//JJC
After the films have been logged in, write the patients last name and first initial down the left side of the film jacket.
To log imported CD’s into MD Plus
Everything is the same as above only the text should read as follows:
Ex: 1.23.07 SIMON MED LS MRI IMPORTED//JJC
To import CD’s into Ramsoft
Log into Desert Spine Power Reader
Click on file in upper left hand corner
Click on import
Then select import DICOM folder
Then select DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
Click OK
After study finishes importing click OK
To import films from SIMON MED web site
Double click SIMON MED IMAGING icon
User code = pitt
Password = si1002mon
Click log in
Once you are in exam search page
Search by pt’s name (last name, first name), then click the search button
When pt name & study comes up, write down their MRN #
Click on images.
This will take you into Inteleviewer.
Once you are there go to the upper left hand corner and click on patient search tool.
Enter the MRN # that you wrote down, then click enter.
When the study pops up left click on the line then right click it.
Choose option to export DICOM
Select DICOM EXPORT folder, then click select folder
(if something pops up that says the folder already contains something,
click to continue anyway)
Wait for images to load & export.
When that finishes, click OK on export summary.
Now log into Desert Spine Power Reader
Click on file in upper left hand corner.
Click import, then click import DICOM folder
Select My Documents
Select DICOM EXPORTS folder
Click OK.
Once import has finished, click OK.
To burn images from Ramsoft to a CD
Log into Desert Spine Power Reader
Click on search button in upper right hand corner
Once you are in the search screen enter the patient’s name, then click the start search button.
Once patient is found, click on the study to be burned to CD.
This should highlight the line.
Once it is highlighted click on the CD icon at the top/middle of the screen.
A box will pop up stating studies have been scheduled for CD burning.
Click “OK”
Insert CD into disc drive. (A box will pop up that tells you that you have inserted a blank CD. Select the “take no action” option.
In the bottom lower left hand corner you will see a picture of a CD and a % sign. This will allow you know the CD is burning and what % it is at. When it reaches 100% the computer will close it our and should automatically eject the CD.
After CD ejects you are done.
To print actual films
Log into Desert Spine Power Reader
Click on search button in upper right hand corner
Once you are in the search screen enter the patient’s name, then click the start search button.
Once the patient is found, double click on the study you want to print to open the images.
Once you have opened the study, click on file option in the upper left hand corner.
Select print, then select dicom.
(The number of rows and columns you choose depends on the number of pictures in the study. You can print up to 2 columns and 2 rows. This will print 4 images on one film.)
Select “all” for images to be printed, unless you only need a specific view.
Now select “OK” and wait for films to print on Kodak DryView 8150 Laser Imager
Set up in MD Plus to receive notice of x-ray
Log into MD Plus
Click on systems
Select providers-dpitt
Done
Click on systems again
Select orders-CR
Done
For operation of Kodak Direct View CR850
See Kodak User Guide
Section 2-1