1. Brightness.
Unregulated screens may initially appear to have acceptable brightness; however, over time, this tends to deteriorate, resulting in less vivid colors. For radiology specialists, it is essential that brightness and luminance remain consistent throughout the screen's lifespan. Furthermore, it is important that they comply with the DICOM 3.14 global medical standard, which defines how grayscale images should be displayed on medical screens to ensure consistent image quality at all times.
2. Noise
For radiology specialists, medical-grade displays allow you to significantly reduce noise levels in the image, providing consistent brightness and an improved grayscale presentation, ensuring better visualization of subtle radiographic abnormalities.
3. Viewing Angle:
Conventional screens do not meet specific criteria such as viewing angle. In the case of medical screens, they are 100% ACR compatible across the entire field of view, maintaining a minimum brightness of 350 cd/m², a high contrast ratio, and excellent color accuracy from various viewing angles.
These characteristics of medical-grade screens allow for more precise observation of details perceptible only with high-quality equipment.
4. Multimodality.
Multimodality is a key aspect for radiologists, as it helps them concentrate information on a single work screen, increasing confidence and improving diagnostic accuracy. Equipment is specifically designed for multimodal imaging. Its screen form factor allows viewing multiple modalities in both color and grayscale on a single screen, enabling side-by-side comparisons and image fusion in a short amount of time, without having to switch screens.
5. Ergonomic Reading:
Specialists face grueling schedules, including weekends and long workdays, which can lead to stress and fatigue. According to a study by The MarkeTech Group, 87% of radiologists experience some type of physical discomfort when reading images. Therefore, medical-grade displays should offer specialists improved clinical productivity through integrated functions, such as ambient lighting control or screen brightness adjustment, and non-reflective glass to enhance reading ergonomics.
