Series and other data types

Series

Series are how the DICOM model organizes images, based on modality and timestamp. A series can contain one or more images.

For modalities that contain multi-frame datasets, such as US, XA and NM, the system administrator may choose to configure the server so that all single-frame images are grouped into a single series. This makes the study list less overwhelming and easier to navigate. The series that contains the grouping of single-frame instances will appear at the bottom of the series list within the study.

In the study's preview, the thumbnail shows a miniature of the first image in the series.

All Images series

A combination of all images in a study, as if it were a single stack. Series of type "All Images" are best suited for viewing studies that contain multiple single-image series, such as CR or DR studies, to avoid having to load single images individually.

Any study that contains DICOM images will also contain a special All Images series.

Key image series

Studies containing key images (images of particular interest) appear in the worklist list as a large key preview icon. Series that contain key images are marked with small key symbols beside the series name.

Restricted studies

Restricted studies have a higher level of security, and are only accessible to authorized users. Depending on your institution's workflow and your permissions level, you may have direct access to this data, be redirected to an external authorization service, or be presented with a message instructing you to request access some other way.

Sensitive images

If the selected study contains sensitive images, you will be asked to check your work environment before accessing it.

Reports

A non-image file that provides information about the patient or the study, for example notes from the referring physician.

The software supports a number of report formats, such as Basic Text Structured Reports, encapsulated PDF, native PDF, and FHIR. The thumbnail will give an indication of the type of report.

Audio files

A sound file, for example a dictated report.

When you load a audio file, a dialog box opens, where you can control file playback and volume.

Videos

The application can play any non-DICOM video file included in a study.

Waveform data

The application can display waveform data, such as results from electrocardiogram (12-Lead ECG) tests.

	Series Series are how the DICOM model organizes images, based on modality and timestamp. A series can contain one or more images. For modalities that contain multi-frame datasets, such as US, XA and NM, the system administrator may choose to configure the server so that all single-frame images are grouped into a single series. This makes the study list less overwhelming and easier to navigate. The series that contains the grouping of single-frame instances will appear at the bottom of the series list within the study. In the study's preview, the thumbnail shows a miniature of the first image in the series.
	All Images series A combination of all images in a study, as if it were a single stack. Series of type "All Images" are best suited for viewing studies that contain multiple single-image series, such as CR or DR studies, to avoid having to load single images individually. Any study that contains DICOM images will also contain a special All Images series.
	Key image series Studies containing key images (images of particular interest) appear in the worklist list as a large key preview icon. Series that contain key images are marked with small key symbols beside the series name.
	Restricted studies Restricted studies have a higher level of security, and are only accessible to authorized users. Depending on your institution's workflow and your permissions level, you may have direct access to this data, be redirected to an external authorization service, or be presented with a message instructing you to request access some other way.
	Sensitive images If the selected study contains sensitive images, you will be asked to check your work environment before accessing it.
	Reports A non-image file that provides information about the patient or the study, for example notes from the referring physician. The software supports a number of report formats, such as Basic Text Structured Reports, encapsulated PDF, native PDF, and FHIR. The thumbnail will give an indication of the type of report.
	Audio files A sound file, for example a dictated report. When you load a audio file, a dialog box opens, where you can control file playback and volume.
	Videos The application can play any non-DICOM video file included in a study.
	Waveform data The application can display waveform data, such as results from electrocardiogram (12-Lead ECG) tests.