CHILI - Integrated multimedia documentation

Medical image data from radiology was the first data to be organized systematically and collected, reported and archived together with other medical data from the patient. Many other "imaging modalities" have been added throughout the years, starting from cardiac cath films to endoscopic videos, microscope images and macroscopic photographs from pathology to digital camera photographs from care documentation. Biosignals such as ECGs can be processed, visualized and archived in the CHILI PACS, as well as other documents in various formats.
The CHILI PACS enables an integrated visualization and storage in the overall context of a treatment case.

Features

Radiological data (e.g. x-ray, CT, MRI, US)
Cardiological data (e.g. cardiac cath films)
Videos from other sources (e.g. endoscopy)
Photographs (e.g. care, pathology)
Documents of various formats (e.g. PDF, PDF/A, MS Office)

Benefits

Facilitation of work due to optimal workflows
Saving worktime due to standardized management of resources
Quality improvement of medical care
Cost saving due to an integrated system for everything

References/Case studies

Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg
Municipal Hospital of Heinsberg

Suitable products

PACS Archiving CHILI Web

CHILI Web is a software solution for image distribution and teleradiology based on the well-tried CHILI PACS architecture which is capable of being extended. The system is IHE-compliant and can smoothly be integrated into the clinical workflow. The CHILI web server receives images from the imaging modalities or from a PACS via DICOM and saves them in a relational database system. The web server may be used as an interface to the existing PACS and can make PACS images available to web users.

Features

No software installation on the Clients, since web-based
No dependence on specific browsers or versions
Can be called from other systems (HIS, RIS, office computer, electronic medical record, ...)
Users have the same setting at all workplaces
Can be combined with PACS systems from other manufacturers

Benefits

Saves resources, since no configuration needs to be made for user accounts and no deployment required
Increase of process quality: All images are available at all workplaces at any time
Cost saving, as the viewer can also be used for reading and reporting
Multiple uses, as encryption and compression enable its use for teleradiology

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PACS Workstations CHILI Web Viewer

This viewer is part of the CHILI web server and runs on the internet browser. In connection with a validated monitor, the software can also be used for interpretation.

Features

Visualization and interpretation (with validated monitor)
Can be integrated into other information systems
Image compression (precompressed or dynamically during data transmission)
Encrypted data transmission between server and client
Operating system-independent and browser-independent

Benefits

Alleviation of workload for IT, since no installation is required on clients
Internal and external availability of all images
Ideal for teleradiology according to German x-ray ordinance
Availability of images and reports for referring physicians

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PACS Interfaces

International standard interfaces optimize integration with other information systems such as e.g. HIS, RIS or office computer systems. The most important standards are DICOM, HL7 and the rules of the "Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise" IHE initiative.

Please find below our certificates on standard conformance of our interfaces

IHE Integration Statement about participation in the Connectathons
DICOM Conformance Statement CHILI PACS
DICOM Conformance Statement Worklist SCP
DICOM Conformance Statement CD/DVD Burn Gateway

Features

Transmission of requests from RIS/HIS
Transmission of images from modalities
Transmission and storage of reports
Teleradiology

Benefits

Open for the combination of the best applications for the task to be completed (Best of Breed)
Fast and uncomplicated integration and cost saving due to standard interfaces
Workload reduction and higher process quality due to optimal workflow
Avoidance of redundancy

OEM Solutions

The CHILI solutions are based on modules for communication, storage and visualization of multimedial medical data. They are in compliance with international standards and were developed under a quality management system according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 and are FDA 510(k) approved. The modules can easily be integrated in applications from other manufacturers.