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SIIM U - Section 7: 3D & Advanced Visualization
Friday, May 16, 2008
 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Ballroom 6A
  Section Head:  Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital

Section Description:
3D medical imaging and advanced visualization techniques are profoundly changing the practice of radiology. Management of the hardware, software, and personnel required to perform these tasks is becoming more and more challenging for the typical department and hospital. In this session, industry thought leaders will describe the methods used to harness and advance 3D and other medical visualization techniques at their respective institutions.

 
  107: Thin Client Visualization
Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain management of thin client servers to perform 3D medical imaging and advanced visualization techniques.
2. Identify the advantages of thin client architecture.
3. Describe thin client visualization services.
 
  207: Operational Issues of 3D Labs
Terri J. Vrtiska, MD

Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Learning Objectives:
1. Manage a central advanced visualization laboratory.
2. Explain how to increase advanced visualization services within institutions.
3. Understand operational issues of advanced visualization in medical imaging.

 
  307: Enterprise 3D Image Distribution
Gary J. Wendt, MD, MBA

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand 3D technology and its potential and challenges.
2. Understand the required degree of PACS integration within the enterprise.
3. Explain the importance of streamlining communications of findings throughout the enterprise.