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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2012; 22(04): 246-250
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.111469
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Radiology and the mobile device: Radiology in motion

Sridhar G Panughpath
Department of Radiology, Teleradiology Solutions Private Limited, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka
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Arjun Kalyanpur
Department of Radiology, Teleradiology Solutions Private Limited, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka
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Abstract

The use of mobile devices is revolutionizing the way we communicate, interact, are entertained, and organize our lives. With healthcare in general and radiology in particular becoming increasingly digital, the use of such devices in radiologic practice is inevitable. This article reviews the current status of the use of mobile devices in the clinical practice of radiology, namely in emergency teleradiology. Technical parameters such as luminance and resolution are discussed. The article also discusses the benefits of such mobility vis-à-vis the current limitations of the technologies available.

Keywords

iPad - mobile - smartphone - tablet PC - teleradiology - workflow


Publication History

Article published online:
04 October 2021

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