Table 2.
Statistics of image numbers and stored data volumes for each dataset type created during the 2-week sample period
| All examinations | Examinations with volumetric datasets | Examinations without volumetric datasets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of examinations | 867 | 604 | 263 |
| Main PACS | |||
| Total data volume (Gb) | 26.8 | 24.2 | 2.6 |
| Preparation scana,b | |||
| Number of images | 2.0 (1.0, 3.0) | 2.0 (1.0, 3.0) | 2.0 (1.0, 3.0) |
| Data volume (Mb) | 0.4 (0.3, 0.7) | 0.5 (0.3, 0.8) | 0.3 (0.2, 0.5) |
| Axial dataseta | |||
| Number of images | 96.0 (44.3, 130) | 120.0 (92.0, 169.3) | 27.0 (24.0, 78.0) |
| Data volume (Mb) | 18.3 (9.8, 23.4) | 21.2 (17.5, 27.8) | 4.0 (3.7, 15.0) |
| Standardized 3-Da,c | |||
| Number of images | 45.0 (0, 50.0) | 45.0 (42.0, 60.0) | NA |
| Data volume (Mb) | 8.7 (0, 10.7) | 9.5 (7.9, 11.1) | NA |
| Additional 3-Da,d | |||
| Number of images | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | NA |
| Data volume (Mb) | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | NA |
| Totala | |||
| Number of images | 150.0 (70, 188.0) | 169.0 (142.0, 257.5) | 29.0 (25.0, 79.0) |
| Data volume (Mb) | 29.0 (14.4, 35.0) | 31.5 (28.1, 46.6) | 4.4 (4.0, 15.3) |
| Mini-PACS | |||
| Total data volume (Gb) | NA | 78.1 | NA |
| Volumetric dataseta | |||
| Number of images | NA | 539.0 (362.5, 738.3) | NA |
| Data volume (Mb) | NA | 99.4 (76.2, 137.0) | NA |
NA = Not applicable.
aData shown are medians, and the data in parentheses are 25 and 75% quartiles.
bScout and bolus-tracking images.
cRoutinely performed by technologists.
dAdded by radiologists.