Intelligent Study Prefetch & Archive Integration

Healthcare facilities face multiple challenges with study access and management. Our intelligent prefetch and archive integration solution ensures immediate access to prior studies while optimizing workflow efficiency.

The Challenge

Healthcare facilities struggle with several critical issues:

  • Technologists need immediate access to prior images for proper patient positioning
  • Radiologists require comparison studies from multiple archives for accurate reading
  • Managing studies across multiple archives (VNA, PACS, long-term storage) is complex
  • Delays in retrieving priors impact patient care and workflow efficiency

How It Works

WorkstationArchivesCapacitorRIS/WorklistWorkstationArchivesCapacitorRIS/WorklistNew scheduled examQuery relevant priorsPrior study listRetrieve selected priorsPrior studiesProcess & cache studiesPrefetched studies ready

The Solution

Capacitor's intelligent prefetch and archive management:

  • Monitors worklists for upcoming appointments across all modalities
  • Automatically prefetches relevant prior studies during off-peak hours
  • Uses smart filtering to identify the most relevant comparison studies
  • Coordinates multi-source study retrieval and scheduled transfers
  • Performs format conversion during retrieval
  • Ensures studies are ready before the patient arrives

Example: Mammography Workflow

  • Technologists can view prior positioning techniques immediately
  • Multiple years of comparison studies are readily available from both primary and archive PACS
  • Workflow remains efficient even with large tomosynthesis volumes
  • Radiologists have instant access to all relevant priors during reading

Value Delivered

  • Improved patient positioning accuracy
  • Reduced exam times and fewer retakes
  • More efficient reading workflow with instant access to priors
  • Better resource utilization across departments
  • Simplified access to prior studies regardless of storage location