The investigation also used secure messaging, allowing clinicians to receive real-time alerts via their smartphones to notify them of a possible LVO minutes after the completion of a CT. 

More conservative approaches should be considered before direct referral to surgery, experts urged in the journal of Clinical Imaging. 

The Chicago-based industry giant’s goal is to aid healthcare professionals, including those without specialized training, in producing high-quality imaging exams. 

The program landed on tethered cord syndrome, which a neurosurgeon later confirmed as the correct diagnosis. 

The Sydney, Australia-based vendor said its solution enables both passive and active notifications for suspected obstructive hydrocephalus. 

The administration also is accepting comments on the draft guidelines and plans to host a webinar on Oct. 26. 

The Radiology Operations Module optimizes scheduling, reduces costs and frees up providers from time spent on administrative work.

“It’s vital that imaging centers have a process in place to provide ongoing monitoring of AI once it becomes part of clinical practice,” one expert noted.