Digital imaging is probably the most important development in radiology since the discovery of X-rays over 100 years ago. This book provides a comprehensive guide to all the major issues relating to digital imaging at a practical level, appropriate to users of this modality.

Chapter 1. Computer in Digital Imaging Introduction to Computers Hardware Software Getting Started Terminology and Keywords Chapter 2. The Digital Image Introduction to the Digital Image What Does Digital Mean Density, Resolution, Spatial Resolution and SNR Qualities of the Digital Image Chapter 3. Image Acquisition Part 1: Principles of Digital Image Acquisition Part 2: Direct to Digital Technologies Part 3: Digital Fluroscopy Part 4: Image Capture Devices Part 5: Computed Tomography RHI MRI US Chapter 4. Image Storage Introduction into Digital Storage Introduction to Image Files Principles of Digital Image Storage Working Image Storage Permanent Image Storage Chapter 5. Image Display Introduction to Digital Image Display The Cathode Ray Tube Liquid Crystal Display Laser Imaging Chapter 6. Digital Image Processing Introduction to Digital Image Processing Image Enhancement Image Analysis Image Synthesis Image Data Processing Image Compression Chapter 7. Picture Archiving and Communication Part 1. Components of a PACS Part 2: Clinical Impact Chapter 8. Teleradiology and Telemedicine History of Electronic Medical Communication Teleradiology Telemedicine Links Importance of Telemedicine to the Non-Radiology Department Design Criteria and Standards Procedure and Protocols Cost of Implementation Confidentiality and Legal Issues Chapter 9. Quality Control for Digital Radiology Equipment What is Quality Control Image Acquisition Image Storage and Display Image Transmission