CHILI - Surgery and operating room

The solutions from NEXUS / CHILI make all previous studies of the patient available in the OR. Images and videos acquired intra-operatively are combined with the demographic and organizational patient data and are smoothly integrated into the clinical workflow.
The web-based NEXUS / CHILI software in the OR commonly runs on specific OR consoles, which are in compliance with the relevant standards DIN EN 60601-1, DIN EN 60601-1-1 and DIN EN 60601-1-2.
The software is able to store the OR-relevant images in an off-line cache, in order to avoid having to rely on a server or network during the operation.

Features

Storage of all data required during the operation on a hard disk of the OP console (off line cache)
Visualization of images acquired intra-operatively
Attribution of new data to the patient and to the case

Benefits

Minimal administration for IT staff
Availability of all patient images during the operation
Secureness against failure of the network or of the central server
No interruption of operations due to a lack of data

Suitable products

PACS Archiving Enterprise PACS

The CHILI Enterprise PACS is the solution recommended for large hospitals.

The CHILI Enterprise PACS receives, saves and visualizes DICOM and non-DICOM data and can smoothly be integrated into the existing infrastructure. The software package contains all major functions and interfaces in order to link various in-house systems, such as HIS, RIS, modalities while meeting the IHE specifications. With its integrated web server, the Enterprise PACS comes with web-based image distribution for 50 simultaneous users.

Features

Integration with HIS/ RIS
Up to 15 modalities
50 simultaneous users in image distribution
DICOM Query/Retrieve for retrieval from ten different systems

Benefits

Separation of clients: Data may be separated logically or physically into different data areas in order to meet data privacy requirements
Adaptation of foreign data: Foreign data from CD/DVD or from teleradiology can comfortably be adapted to the internal IDs
Multimedial data: Open for all data: Images , videos and documents in any format (DICOM and non-DICOM)
The PACS can be queried from foreign systems via DICOM Query/Retrieve
The PACS may be spread over several sites

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PACS Workstations Clinical Workstation

This system is well suited for use in operating rooms and mobile use – e.g. on a notebook. The software is permanently installed on the computer and is therefore always available. In addition, data may be saved on a local cache on the computer's hard disk.

The advantage is that in an operating room, data of the cache remain available even if the network connection fails, so that the operation does not need to be interrupted because the images are missing.

On a notebook, intermediate storage on a cache enables mobile use without a network connection – e.g. in the case of a mobile visit.

Features

Visualization and interpretation (using a validated monitor)
Local data cache for storage on the computer's hard disk
Permanent installation of software on a computer with access to server or local cache

Benefits

Enables working without server connection
Higher data security in critical areas such as operating rooms
Mobile use without network connection, e.g. visit without WI-FI

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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.