Solutions

Hospitals

Integrated PACS and RIS solutions from a single source

Hospitals want to be able to rely on a stable system which does not cause them any downtime. iQ-SYSTEM PACS is perfectly equipped for the complex medical imaging requirements of a hospital. Customers at more than 10.000 installation sites worldwide cannot be mistaken. iQ-SYSTEM PACS is a safe investment!

Highlights

  • Integration
    iQ products can be seamlessly integrated with almost any medical information system (HIS, RIS, EMR), facilitating communication without boundaries.
  • Stability
    iQ-SYSTEM PACS simply does what a PACS is supposed to do, namely to offer a stable and reliable performance with an average uptime nearing 100%.

  • Excellent value
    With iQ-SYSTEM PACS you get “more bang for your buck”. Although the total cost of ownership is relatively low, we also have subscription or financing options available for you to save on upfront investment.

Workflow

iQ-SOLUTIONS for Hospitals

References

Chernihiv City Hospitals,
Ukraine

PACS Solution for Multi-Functional Hospital,
North-Kazakhstan

US Fertility (USF),
United States

Zero-footprint PACS installation at DHAMAN,
Kuwait

European Health Center (ECZ) Otwock,
Poland

Imaging Centers

Integrated PACS and RIS solutions from a single source

As the demand for radiological studies is constantly growing, it is essential for imaging centers to optimize their workflow to the extent that they are able to accommodate more and more patients. Our solutions for PACS and RIS help imaging centers achieve a higher patient throughput by means of a streamlined workflow and efficient reporting tools.

Highlights

  • Stability
    iQ-SYSTEM PACS simply does what a PACS is supposed to do, namely to offer a stable and reliable performance with an average uptime nearing 100%.
  • Rapid Reports
    The time passing between the end of an imaging study and the release of the final report is one of the key indicators for the imaging center’s performance. iQ-RIS and iQ-SYSTEM PACS ensure short report turnaround times due to features such as structured reporting, voice recognition or previous study management.

  • Easy Result Sharing
    Radiologists can flexibly choose how they want to share medical images and reports with the referring physicians. iQ-SYSTEM PACS and iQ-RIS allow for both classic report communication via paper, fax or CD, as well as modern web portal options for easy image access from anywhere.

Workflow

iQ-SOLUTIONS for Imaging Centers

  • iQ-VIEW PRO / 3D: The radiology reading station
  • DICOMReader PRO: Read any DICOM CD into your PACS
  • iQ-WEB: The carefree, all-inclusive PACS for storage, teleradiology and image distribution
  • iQ-X: Diagnostic 2D web viewer
  • iQ-4VIEW: Diagnostic zero-footprint 2D viewer
  • iQ-FUSION: Zero-footprint viewer for web-based PET/CT image fusion
  • iQ-WEB2GO: Medical Images ON THE GO on any portable device
  • iQ-WORKLIST: DICOM worklist server
  • iQ-WEB WADO: Image access from any information system
  • iQ-ROUTER PRO: DICOM gateway communication and data homogenization
  • iQ-ROBOT PRO: Automatic burning and labeling of patient media
  • iQ-MIGRATION: Simple DICOM data migration solution
  • iQ-RIS: The smart radiology workflow manager

References

How SimonMed Imaging uses iQ-MIGRATION,
United States

A big player on the road to digitization – IDIME,
Colombia

Radiologisches Zentrum am Kaufhof, Luebeck,
Germany

NEURORAD.CH – Cloud-based PACS in Zurich,
Switzerland

Doctors' Offices & Urgent Care

Suitable solutions for practices and Emergency Departments

Smaller healthcare institutions such as doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities require no-frills and to-the-point solutions that enable them to flexibly access and share medical imaging studies and reports. iQ-SYSTEM PACS provides them with tailored solutions to help them manage their daily routine efficiently.

Highlights

  • Easy to use
  • Stable & Robust
  • Specialized

Workflow Scenarios

On Premise

Web-based

Cloud

iQ-SOLUTIONS for Doctors' Offices & Urgent Care

  • iQ-VIEW: The radiology reading station
  • DICOMReader: Read any DICOM CD into your PACS
  • iQ-WEB: The carefree, all-inclusive PACS for storage, teleradiology and image distribution
  • iQ-X: Diagnostic 2D web viewer
  • iQ-4VIEW: Diagnostic zero-footprint 2D viewer
  • iQ-WEB2GO: Medical Images ON THE GO on any portable device
  • iQ-WORKLIST: DICOM worklist server

References

Medical Care Center for Neurology and Psychiatry in Hennef,
Germany

Surgical Practice, Dr. Ray Wackerow, Malchin,
Germany

Teleradiology

Available technologies in remote diagnostics

By implementing teleradiology systems, hospitals and imaging centers increase their independence, flexibility as well as savings in time and resources. Additionally, they can outsource possibilities for sub-specializations while keeping high standards and eliminating bottle-necks. Radiologists do not have to be present at the same location as the patients and even the largest images can be transferred in a matter of minutes.

In order to help you find the appropriate teleradiology solution, we prepared a helpful brochure which will guide you through the “jungle” of available technologies for remote diagnostics.

Cloud

  • How it works
    Cloud-based PACS solutions provide secure image access anytime and anywhere, without the hassle of IT maintenance costs and investment. Data is available 24/7 including offsite backup.

  • Target group
    Cloud solutions are ideal for small to mid-sized healthcare institutions that want to access, view, store, import, print and share medical images efficiently and securely, while saving on IT maintenance costs.

  • iQ-Solution
    iQ-4CLOUD offers everything you would expect from a cloud solution. It runs on all operating systems and browsers and has been cleared by CE and FDA.

 

Web-based access

  • How it works
    This solution requires a PACS system that distributes medical imaging studies via http or https web links. By using web-based access, a secure connection can be established giving the user the possibility to link selected studies and reports with full interactivity.

  • Target group
    Web-based access is recommended for in-house reading in hospitals or study transmission to referring physicians. When using compression, it is also ideal for remote reading or emergency support.

  • iQ-Solution
    Our iQ-WEB PACS is the perfect choice for web-based access. In combination with iQ-ROUTER, it can manage speedy and secure image transmissions by using compression.

DICOM SSL

  • How it works
    DICOM Communication using image compression and VPN or SSL is a technology that uses standard DICOM nodes (IP, AET) on both communication sides. The communication of DICOM protocols takes place by using a compression proxy between the modalities on each site. This way, transmission speed can be increased significantly.

  • Target group
    This solution is optimal for any highly frequented and/or time-critical connection between imaging centers. The communication can be bidirectional.

  • iQ-Solution
    iQ-ROUTER helps you optimize your DICOM communication using compression and VPN.

DICOM Email

  • How it works
    DICOM email allows for sending emails manually from a DICOM node. Any selected DICOM object can be transmitted in a fast, secure and cost-saving way as the standard email infrastructure can be used.

  • Target group
    DICOM Email is best for transmitting medical images between low frequented point-to-multipoint healthcare providers like small imaging centers with low imaging traffic.

  • iQ-Solution
    iQ-VIEW already includes DICOM email as one of its features.

Multisite & Vendor Neutral Archiving

Access to medical images and records across and between enterprises

Hospitals and other healthcare providers comprising multiple sites need technologies that enable them to access medical records at multiple distributed points of access and share them within and between enterprises. Both VNA and XDS are must-know terms in this context.

Need help?

VNA and XDS seem to be quite similar technologies. In fact, they are two comparable and complementary approaches to one single problem. We are pleased to offer you consulting on this topic and supply you with products and services that meet your individual needs.

Advantages

  • Fast data exchange
  • No double examinations
  • Efficient data security

Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA)

This information technology allows archiving digital medical images with documents and files in a standards-compliant way. The used central storage infrastructure meets patient-centered clinical needs both within and across multiple medical specialties regardless of the health IT systems provider.

VNA is based upon standards that provide healthcare enterprises system interoperability and data ownership through system and data format neutrality.

Cross-Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS)

The XDS technology enables the standards-compliant sharing of digital medical documents including images and files across multiple healthcare enterprises. “XDS-I” is the branch of XDS dedicated to medical images.

XDS is a defined set of IHE standards (actors and transactions). The XDS roles can be fulfilled by a number of applications such as PACS and VNA. For example, iQ-WEB, at the heart of the iQ-SYSTEM PACS, is enabled to act as an XDS Repository with XDS-I modules such as iQ-4VIEW, as well as other third-party XDS-I enabled HTML5 medical image viewers.

References

Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) for Havelland Hospitals,
Germany

Veterinarians

PACS and RIS solutions for veterinary use

iQ-SYSTEM PACS comprises a full range of solutions for veterinary practices and hospitals ranging from radiology viewing stations to veterinary PACS and workflow tools. This way, veterinarians can focus on what is important – providing the best medical care to our furry (and not so furry) friends.

Highlights

  • Easy integration
    Our veterinary PACS and RIS solutions provide user-friendly interfaces designed to allow for easy and seamless integration into your practice management system and network.
  • Vet-specific
    Veterinary measurements such as the Norberg angle are included in the web-based DICOM viewer iQ-4VIEW. Also vet-specific data like breed description, studbook names, patient’s sex neutered, or animal IDs are supported.

  • Cloud option
    View medical images on any device and wherever needed – out in the field, at your mobile practice or at home. No costly IT maintenance or downtime. Just up and running!

VET Cloud Workflow

Screenshots

References

Veterinary practice Besserer, Neuss,
Germany

Education & Research

PACS solutions for Radiology Education in Medical Schools and University Hospitals

It’s not only hospitals, imaging centers and radiology practices that benefit from working with iQ software solutions. Educational institutions that train the next generations of radiology specialists have also discovered the advantages of medical imaging software in the classroom setting.

A teaching PACS that is used to train medical students and junior doctors in medical image interpretation and clinical reporting needs to fulfil specific requirements. While iQ-SYSTEM PACS is optimized primarily for patient care, it is also perfectly suited for educational purposes.

Highlights

  • Remote access
    In times of online lectures and distance learning, being able to offer remote access is a must. With iQ-SYSTEM PACS, students can conveniently access medical imaging teaching cases at any time and from anywhere.
  • Image annotation
    iQ-SYSTEM PACS enables teachers and students to annotate/tag images or studies with key words for later filtering, reviewing or case-based demonstrations.

Key Features

  • Full diagnostic teaching PACS for real-life simulation
  • Intuitive and realistic learning for medical students, radiographers and junior doctors
  • Easy integration with clinical PACS either via DICOM or web-based for local or remote access without any client installation
  • Learning status assessment through quiz tools, polls or other evaluation apps that can be incorporated (e.g. SurveyMonkey®)
  • Storage of any DICOM and non-DICOM imaging studies
  • Grouping of studies by Institution, Patient ID, Accession number or Study ID
  • Active Directory integration via LDAP for easy user management
  • Advanced search & filter options e.g. by patient, by study, by series or by user
  • Group teaching options, e.g. for teaching image review
  • Annotation of images & studies with key words or notes
  • Increased data security through anonymization & pseudonymization

Typical Setup

iQ Solutions for Education & Research

  • iQ-VIEW PRO / 3D: The radiology reading station
  • iQ-4VIEW: Diagnostic zero-footprint 2D viewer
  • iQ-WEB: The carefree, all-inclusive PACS for storage, teleradiology and image distribution
  • iQ-WEB WADO: Image access from any information system
  • iQ-ROUTER PRO: DICOM gateway communication and data

References

Canterbury Christ Church University,
UK

Teesside University, School of Health and Life Sciences,
UK

Radiotherapy

PACS solutions for Radiotherapy Centers

Radiotherapy centers have special requirements when it comes to the management of their medical imaging. Not only are they faced with a high volume of CT and MRI studies from multiple sources that patients bring along for indication and therapy planning. They also have to comply with long data retention periods. iQ-SYSTEM PACS offers a solution for both challenges.

Highlights

  • Compatible data
    Don’t worry about incompatible data formats anymore. iQ-SYSTEM PACS automatically normalizes the external study data and ensures that radiotherapy software can work with it without any human intervention. This saves time and resources.

  • Compliant archiving
    Data retention periods are usually very long in radiotherapy. iQ-SYSTEM PACS offers hierarchical archive support for both short-term retention and long-term archiving in conformity with the law.

  • Optimized workflow
    iQ-SYSTEM PACS allows for a GDPR and HIPAA compliant data exchange leading to a better collaboration between radiotherapists, referring and treating physicians.

Key Features

  • Easy import of virtually any DICOM patient data (CD/DVD/USB/Blu-Ray) into any radiotherapy planning software

  • Immediate access of external studies in the preferred viewer or workstation
  • Digital data sharing through secure WADO* links (sent by email, WhatsApp or printed as QR codes)

Web Access to DICOM Objects 

Workflow

iQ Solutions for Radiotherapy

References

Radiation Therapy Bonn-Rhein-Sieg,
Germany

Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM),
Germany

Occupational Health Imaging

Protect your workers with efficient pneumoconiosis screening

Mining and construction companies can promote a safer work environment by adopting the ILO’s (International Labour Organization) classification for radiographs. Our PACS streamlines this important health protection process, ensuring compliance and saving you valuable time.

Discover the advantages of iQ-SYSTEM PACS

Early detection of pneumoconiosis can save lives. Regular chest x-rays enable timely intervention to reduce the risk of disease progression. Our state-of-the-art PACS makes screening effortless, with efficient data storage, enhanced tracking, and structured reporting capabilities. Take advantage today.

 

Highlights

  • Compliance with mandatory screening regulations, e.g. in Australia, China, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States
  • Seamless integration with your existing Hospital Information System or EMR, providing smooth data flow and interoperability within the clinical workflow
  • Tailor-made solution for companies in the mining, construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, demolition and quarrying industries
  • AI integration for automated analysis and decision support to improve diagnostic accuracy
  • Web-based system to enter screening criteria directly into an intuitive platform

ILO compliant reference images for comparison

Workflow

Enjoy the flexibility of workflows for both local and remote monitoring

References

Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd.,
South Africa

Debswana Diamond Company Ltd Gaborone,
Botswana

 Zimbabwe Platinum Mines Limited,
Zimbabwe

Richards Bay Minerals,
South Africa

 Minera Sabinas SA de CV Sombrerete,
Mexico

Minera las Bambas,
Peru

Minera Antapaccay,
Peru

Scientific Clinical Centre for Miners Healthcare,
Russia