Running head: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS PROPOSAL PART III 1 Technology Trends Proposal Part III Melissa Wheeler HCS/483 June 1, 2015 Michael Solomon TECHNOLOGY TRENDS PROPOSAL PART III 2 Technology Trends Proposal Part III Some of the medical equipment used in the medical industry are Digital Mammography, Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan) and Da Vinci Surgical System. Digital Mammography however is unique medical technology that has found interest on how it works. Management plays a role in the technology and it has major benefits that support quality initiatives within organizations (Papp, 2015). Digital Mammography is a technology that is used in screen for breast cancer across the world which has found acceptability .The technology call for a lot of finances to implement in an organization that provides medical services. Procuring this technology call for the good will of the management to cooperate with donors in order to make the ordering a success (Chaveles, Kotopouli,Foster & Zammit,2015). The management on its part has to employee personnel that are able to maintain the technology. The management will also conduct an impact assessment that the machine may have on the organization and weigh its benefits. The management in health organization strives toward offering the right services in an efficient manner. The technology produces images in seconds that offering real time results to patients. This technology thus tries to eliminate queuing in the health centers. Management has found it possible to increase efficiency in breast screening by acquiring the technology. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS PROPOSAL PART III 3 Organization management strives to offer health services that are able to examine the patients' problem correctly. Failure to proper detection has led to politicking by human right groups. In order to avoid being parties to the politics the management acquires the technology to appropriately detect and treat medical cases of breast cancer. Despite the fact that the technology does not prevent breast cancer it is instrumental in early detection of the type of cancer. Organizations that use the technology thus are able to detect the disease in an early stage and treat or control it before it becomes lethal to their patients (Dromain & Balleyguier, 2010). The organizations thus face credibility and praise in dealing with the disease which is appropriate in health organization. By initiating the technology which conforms to various quality standards the management is required to maintain personnel who can interpret the results of Digital Mammography and retain them for certain period. Search personnel not only ensure quality treatment to the patients but also lead to acceptability of the health facility. Patients always like facilities that monitor their well-being and with the technology this is always the case. Thee technology invention was a milestone towards the detection and treatment of cancer patients. Organizations that continue to initiate and use the technology across the globe have taken a step toward the elimination of breast cancer at early stages. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS PROPOSAL PART III 4 References Chaveles, I., Kotopouli, O. M., Foster, C., & Zammit, C. (2015). P015. Patient's perception of digital mammography. European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO), 41(6), S32. Papp, J. (2015). Quality management in the imaging sciences. Dromain, C., & Balleyguier, C. (2010). Contrast-enhanced digital mammography. In Digital Mammography (pp. 187-198). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS Proposal Part II Research the privacy risks, security safeguards, and strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of the technology selected in you're the Week Two Technology Trends Proposal Part l assignment. Risk in digital mammography There is always a minor chance of cancer from unnecessary exposure to radiation. Women should always notify their doctor or x-ray technologist if there is any option that they are pregnant. A mammogram cannot verify that an anomalous area is cancer. To ratify whether cancer is existing, a small quantity of soft tissue must be detached and observed through a microscope. This process is called a surgery. All should be conscious that mammograms are done to discovery cancers that can't be felt. If someone has a breast swelling, should check to doctor, who may mention a surgery even if mammogram result is normal. Mammograms are not seamless at conclusion breast cancer. It does not work as fine in women with solid breasts, since solid breasts can hide a tumor. Dense breasts are communal in younger women, pregnant women, and women who are breast nurturing, but any woman can have dense breasts. This can be a difficult for younger women who require breast transmission because they are at great risk for breast cancer. This is one of the causes that the American Cancer Society mentions MRI scans in addition to mammograms for showing in these women. (Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, 2014) Risk in CT scan Radioactivity contact from CT scans upsets adults and children in a different way. Children are significantly more delicate to radioactivity than adults because of their growing bodies and the speedy step at which the cells in their bodies split. Those who have had numerous CT scans before the age of 15 were initiate to have an increased risk of evolving leukemia, brain tumors and other cancers. CT scans outcome in comparatively high radioactivity experience. This experience may be related with a very small increase in cancer risk. The process has a low amount of discovery disease. It can cause misperception concerning incidentalomas. It is undefined how to delicacy some of them, or if cure is even essential (Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and Cancer, 2013) Security in CT scan A complete-body scan is a scan of the patient's whole body as part of the analysis or cure of diseases. If computed tomography (CAT) scan technology is used, it is well-known as a full-body CT scan, however many medical imaging technologies can implement whole -body scans. Full-body CT scans permit a clear view of the body. For polytrauma patients, hostile use of complete -body CT analysis recovers early judgment of injury and improves existence rates. Security in Digital mammography Low radioactivity experiences We behavior our examinations with digital technology. It is a progressive, safe, and very calm examination process. Digital mammography uses a meaningfully less radioactivity dose than conservative analog mammography, and conveys brilliant image superiority. Full-field digital mammography The full-digital small dose mammography system that needs a tremendously less dose of radioactivity. Small dose mammography accomplishes the difficult paired act between minimum radioactivity experience and the best image superiority. Gentle breast screening with maximum security This helps the doctor to proximately estimate the images and make an analysis. The copy can also be advance treated onscreen, critically improving the analysis and analytical confidence. Strategies for digital memography Conventional strategy The radiologists before CAD examination signifies the conventional strategy, which resembles with a mammography. CAD strategy The viewer's use before and after claim of the CAD software. After use of the CAD software, the AUCs were continuous for the radiologist and technologists. Pre- reading strategy In pre-reading strategy, based on BI-RADS Scores of the radiologist in the remaining cases. Strategies for CT scan X-ray Beam Utilization Control of x-ray tube central spot motion and beam collimation, increases scanner effectiveness and thus decreases radioactivity experience. With this system, over grinning is reduced by worth of size of the ray position every few milliseconds and frequent relocation of a source gap to hold a narrow beam fixed on the sensor .Thus, the beam is soothed on the sensors, permitting an x-ray experience profile that is tighter Than the discovered x-ray profile and the radioactivity dose related with multi-sensor row CT is decrease in contrast with system. X-ray Filtration X-ray filters are used to selectively decrease low-energy X-rays during medical x-ray imaging. Low energy x-rays donate small the image as they are very greatly fascinated by the patient's soft tissues, mainly the skin. This concentration adds to the risk of stochastic. X-ray filtration may be intrinsic. The total filtration must be at least 2.5 mm equal, though there is an increasing tendency to use greater filtration. Manufacturers of modern fluoroscopy equipment apply a system of adding a variable thickness of copper filtration according to patient width. (Mannudeep K. Kalra) Reference Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and Cancer. (2013, 07 16). Retrieved from www.cancer.gov: http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/ct-scans-fact-sheet Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection. (2014, 10 09). Retrieved from www.cancer.org: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/breastcancerearlydetection/breastcancer-early-detection-acs-recs-mammograms Frank J.H.M. van den Biggelaar, A. G. (2009, 06 08). Strategies for digital mammography interpretation in a clinical patient population. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.24632/pdf Mannudeep K. Kalra, M. (n.d.). Strategies for CT Radiation. Retrieved from pubs.rsna.org: http://pubs.rsna.org/doi/pdf/10.1148/radiol.2303021726 Running head: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 1 Technology Trends Melissa Wheeler HCS/483 May, 18, 2015 Micheal Solomon TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 2 Technology Trends Technologies used in healthcare industry Digital mammography This is a medical device that is used to accurately detect and locate cancer and other breast abnormalities. The device has ability to provide incredibly clear images. The mechanism of imaging used by the device is similar to that of x-ray but safer because the x-ray film is replaced by solid detectors that convert the rays into electric signals. The signal produces images that can be seen on computer screen and can be enlarged, darkened or lightened. The principal use of this equipment is to detect lumps or solids in breast that could cause cancer. It speeds up the whole process with increased accuracy and reliability unlike the traditional methods on self-examination. This equipment also saved live by enabling detection of cancer at the earliest stage when it can still be controlled. Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) This is medical equipment that helps localize the area being treated and also confirm how the treatment was delivered to the tumor.it delivers radiation treatment to cancerous cells with a lot of precision. The device is particularly useful where the area where the tumor is located keeps moving e.g. in respiratory system. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 3 IGRT is basically used to treat and monitor the treatment of cancer. Oncologist uses the device to locate the tumor and position the patient for treatment. This equipment has helped in cancer treatment and monitoring of the process. It has also eased the work of doctors by speeding up location of the tumor and its treatment. Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan) Refer to diagnostic imaging procedures which use combination of computer technology and x-ray to produce cross-sectional images of the body. A CT scan Machine is complex device that is capable of providing very detailed images speedily and from different angles as required by the physician. CT scan is used to diagnose internal organ abnormalities including tumor selection, blood clot location, and brain damage among others. It can also be used to determine the gender of unborn child and any detect if there's any disorder. This device has had a great impact in medical industry. For instance, it has speeded up the detection of any disorders and also facilitated provision of right medication by providing very accurate diagnosis. Da Vinci Surgical System This is a revolutionary robotic surgery technology that utilizes 3D and High Definition to facilitate complex surgery. The equipment is a virtual extension of surgeon eye that improves the accuracy and safety in surgery performance. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 4 The device assists in surgery performance and reduces invasive complex surgical procedures. Its impacts on medical industry include the reduction of surgery time, improved safety in surgery and reduction of infection after surgery. Recommended technology trend in health care organization Telemedicine and remote care Refer to a technology that will allow doctors and patients have a connectivity. They will communicate and seek for assistant faster. It will also enable the doctors to monitor the health of the patient in a remote location. The technology will save on cost, time and also save lives. The 3D printing revolution 3D printers are emerging as very vital medical equipment. They are very pivotal in regenerative medicine, as that can be used to create tissues and even organs. This trend of medical advancement is quite affordable yet revolutionary at the same time. Medical organization should embrace the technology if they are to realize the advancement. Body sensors TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 5 These are tiny wearable sensors that collect vital heal data without interfering with someone's life. They are inexpensive and very convenient. These devices are critical for preventive health care. Medical organizations can issue to their clients in order to gather required heath data in timely manner Reference J. Szczerba. (2014, November 23). Tech Trends Shaping The Future Of Medicine, Part 1 - Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertszczerba/2014/11/23/tech-trends-shaping-thefuture-of-medicine-part-1/ Union hospital. (n.d.). Advanced Medical Technology - Union Hospital - Your Partner in Health - Terre Haute and Clinton, Indiana. 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