DR- DIRECT RADIOLOGY

DR systems perform digital capture and Image processing without the need to handle cassettes. Dr Systems Convert x-rays directly from a digital detector panel into a digital image

CR - COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

CR systems are considered indirect systems that convert x-rays to light as an intermediate step. CR Systems use a film-less cassette (a phosphor plate) to store the image and a reader / eraser to covert stored illuminated image into a digital image.

PACS - PICTURE ARCHIVING & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Computer archiving with electronic sharing of images easily facilitating telemedicine consults and integrating images into patient / client files.

DICOM - DIGITAL IMAGING & COMMUNICATIONS IN MEDICINE

DICOM is an image standard which aids in distribution and viewing of medical images.