911 to Operating Room: How Jack Imaging Expedites Treatment

The following is a hypothetical situation in an ER setting in which Jack Imaging proves to be an integral part of care that made a positive impact on patient outcomes.

The patient is a 20 year-old male involved in an altercation escalating to a penetrating gunshot wound to the right upper arm. Immediately following the gunshot, the dispatch transferred the patient to the nearest emergency room.

At the emergency room, an X-ray was ordered to determine the extent of the damage.

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Radiograph revealed a complex fracture of the right upper humerus. The ER resident believed the extent of the damage warranted surgical intervention. In order to confirm the decision with an offsite ER Chief, the resident used Jack Imaging to securely share the case with the Chief. From her home office, the Chief logged onto Jack Imaging from a web browser and evaluated the X-ray, approving the course of action by sending a secure message back to the ER resident.

Because this small clinic hospital did not support complex orthopedic cases, the ER resident must transfer the patient to a larger hospital in order to get him into surgery within the next 12 hours. Again, he used Jack Imaging to forward the patient’s case to the receiving hospital to prep for the surgery ahead of time.  

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While the patient was in transit, the orthopedic surgeons at the receiving center briefed themselves by reviewing the X-ray and the relevant patient history via Jack Imaging. Once the patient arrived, the surgeons were already familiar with the case and had mapped out the necessary procedure. The patient was successfully operated on with zero complications.

Jack Imaging provides a platform for efficient collaboration between care teams by securely sharing medical images and patient records. All of this culminates into delivering the most comprehensive care for the patient.

A free demo of Jack Imaging is available here. 

Guest Post: How Jack Imaging helps me manage my condition

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Today we share a guest post from one of our users, Sarah*. Sarah shares her experience with idiopathic condylar resorption and how Jack Imaging has helped her manage her condition. Read Sarah’s story below:

In the summer of 2012, an ordinary consultation to get my wisdom teeth removed led to a startling discovery.

“Do you know that you have idiopathic condylar resorption? Only your back molars touch,” stated the dental surgeon.

I replied, “No... I just thought food was extra tough to chew.”

And with this, my journey with idiopathic condylar resorption began. Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) is defined by the Baylor University Medical Center as, “ a specific condition that affects the jaw joints (temporomandibular joints or TMJs) and most commonly occurs in teenage girls.” Because this doctor was specialized in wisdom teeth removal, I sought a second opinion and even a third. Both maxillofacial surgeons I saw informed me that surgery would be required lest with old age, I would deal with joint issues.

Before the preliminary steps to such a surgery can even be taken, it must be determined that the disease has been in remission for at least twelve months. Since there is no definitive way to determine whether or not resorption has ended, the area is observed biannually to see if there is any measurable change. As a result, every six months since my diagnosis, I have had X-rays taken of my jaw and the occlusal gap (overbite) is measured.

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Because of the need for constant monitoring of the disease, I have amassed numerous X-rays and other medical records in order to build a comprehensive portfolio of my condition. Previously, I would have to retrieve all these X-rays prior to each doctor’s visit, which became an increasingly tedious process as I amassed more medical images. With Jack Imaging, I am able to organize all of these medical images and monitor the progress of my condition chronologically. It has been two years since my diagnosis and I will soon begin the preparatory steps for my surgery. When the time comes to coordinate with an orthodontist for my pre-surgery preparation, I will be able to easily share my X-rays with him/her via Jack Imaging rather than bringing in my assorted medical image discs. After the surgery, I must continue to monitor the jaw joints via X-ray for about a year to ensure that the surgery was a success.

Rather than sending in a request to retrieve my medical images for viewing, I am now able to monitor my condition on my laptop using this online platform. I feel empowered knowing that I can keep track of my health from my own home. 

*name has been changed for privacy

View Medical Images Instantly With Jack Imaging's Web Viewer

Nephosity is excited to announce its latest release that allows instant viewing of medical images (e.g., CT, MRI, X-ray) in the web browser, with no plug-ins or installation required. 

1. Drag files from your CD and drop them onto the Jack Imaging web browser

Users can simply drag and drop a CD containing their medical images onto the Jack Imaging web browser and begin viewing medical images.

2. Begin viewing!

Jack Imaging Web Viewer's many features include:

• Easy drag and drop to view images
• A search function to quickly locate specific images
• Image manipulation through window and level, pan and zoom functions
• Annotation and cursor capabilities
• Collaboration sessions
• Anywhere, anytime access

Annotation tools can help you during appointments with your provider

Our new Jack Imaging web viewer (available at jackimaging.com/demo) helps patients, caretakers and providers overcome the all-too-common speed and compatibility issues associated with accessing medical images today. 

The percentage of imaging exams performed each year that are unnecessary - Wall Street Journal

When medical images are unavailable at the point of care (e.g., the CDs are lost, forgotten, or do not load), patients are often re-imaged. This redundant imaging incurs additional costs for both payers and patients and exposes patients to additional and otherwise unnecessary radiation. On the other hand, patients who store their medical imaging related data on Jack Imaging ensure that their data is available whenever they are needed. 

This latest release marks a step towards Nephosity's vision of a healthcare ecosystem where medical images are available at the point of care and across transitions of care.

Start viewing your images at: jackimaging.com/demo

Watch our demo video at: youtu.be/8ia87DUxB7M

Box and Nephosity Collaborate in the Cloud

Nephosity is excited to announce its latest partnership with online file sharing and cloud content management service, Box. 

Access and view DICOM files stored on Box by logging into your Box account and clicking 'access files on box'

As of October 10th 2013, users will now be able to view and share medical images stored on Box directly on the iPad. Watch our 1.5 min video guide demonstrating how to access DICOM files stored on Box using MobileCT:

Quick recap:

• Download and open the MobileCT app on your iPad
• Click on 'Image Documents', then 'From Box', then 'Access your files on box' , and log in to your Box account
• Navigate to the images on Box that you'd like to view, and click the chevron in the blue circle to download them
• Once they're downloaded, click a series in the 'Series' button in the upper left to view the newly downloaded images in the series
• Use MobileCT cursor and annotation tools to discuss downloaded images with your patient, other providers, or for your own reference

DICOM files like this CT of a patient's head can now be downloaded from Box and viewed via MobileCT

Happy Viewing Everyone!

- Nephosity Team

Download MobileCT, our FDA-cleared image viewer for the iPad to view or share your medical images on the go. View the full press release of the Box / Nephosity integration, here.