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Overview of Medical Imaging Equipment Characteristics at the Health Station Level
Distinguished Professor Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Biophysics, Institute for Health & Society Medical College of Wisconsin
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Marquette University
Adjunct Professor Electrical Engineering University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Adjunct Professor of Radiology University of New Mexico Adjunct Professor of Radiology University of Colorado
William R. Hendee, PhD
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www.who.int/medical_devices/02_innovation_for_impact_kristian_olson.pdf
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www.who.int/medical_devices/02_managing_the_mismatch_josee_hansen.pdf
www.who.int/medical_devices/02_managing_the_mismatch_josee_hansen.pdf
www.who.int/medical_devices/02_health_technology_assessment_laura_sampietro.pdf
Appropriate Technologies for Developing Communities n Small scale n Energy efficient n Environmentally sound n Labor intensive n Controlled by community n Simple to maintain n Match user and need with complexity n Foster
n Self-reliance n Cooperation n Responsibility
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World Health Organizations Estimates
n 2/3 world population without access to x-ray imaging
n Need for 1 imaging system per 50,000 people
n ½ WHO imaging installations in operation (sustainability)
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Challenges of Medical Imaging in Developing Countries
n Lack of resources and/or improper choice of equipment
n Poor image quality n Poor maintenance n Lack of trained manpower n Misinterpreted images
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What Needs to Be Present for Imaging in Developing Countries n Integrated into national healthcare
system n Regulated according to international
standards n Appropriate to level of healthcare
system n Appropriate to therapy capabilities
available
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Requirements at the National Level
n Government commitment/support; n National plan for imaging services n National radiation protection control authority n Specialist advisory groups n Needs assessment n Upgrade, repair, maintenance of facilities n National quality system
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World Health Imaging Alliance Goals
n 20,000 digital x-ray systems n Additional 1 billion people with x-ray
access n Image acquisition, storage,
teleradiology, remote monitoring n Partnerships beyond Rotary
International
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World Health Imaging Alliance n Carestream CR system,HP workstation,
multiple viewing stations n Merge PACS software, Internet connectivity n No film, darkroom, chemicals n Immediate access to images n Electronic storage/retrieval n Teleradiology consultation n Role of Rotary clubs/foundation
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World Health Imaging Alliance X-Ray Installations
n Bulawayo, Zimbabwe n Gumry, Armenia n Lusake, Zambia n St. Lucia n South Africa (digital) n Guatemala City, Guatemala (digital)
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Useful Websites for Imaging in Developing Countries
n https://internationalservice.acr.org n http://imagingtheworld.org n http://www.rad-aid.org n http://medicalimagingpartnership.org n http://www.rsna.org/international/CIRE/ivpp.cfm n http://www.eastafricafoundation.org n http://www.who.org n http://www.iaea.org
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