What is OsiriX launcher?

OsiriX is an image processing application for Mac dedicated to DICOM images (“. dcm” / “. DCM” extension) produced by equipment (MRI, CT, PET, PET-CT.). It is fully compliant with the DICOM standard for image communication and image file formats.

How do I connect OsiriX to PACS?

If you want to retrieve specific studies from your PACS server, you can now open the Query & Retrieve window in OsiriX: Select the source, enter a patient’s name and click Query. You can also send new studies from OsiriX to the PACS Server by using the DICOM Send function of OsiriX.

Does OsiriX work on Windows?

OsiriX is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is 3D Slicer, which is both free and Open Source.

How to use OsiriX as a PACS client?

PACS Clients: computers with a DICOM viewer software, like OsiriX. These PACS Clients can query and retrieve the DICOM images from the PACS server, by using the DICOM network protocol (DICOM C-Move, C-Store, C-Get, C-Find, WADO, …).

What kind of computer do you need for OsiriX DICOM viewer?

A PACS Server: a computer with a lot of hard disk space and a PACS Server software. The PACS Server software needs to be robust, working flawlessly 24/7, with a powerful database engine, capable of storing millions of DICOM images. PACS Clients: computers with a DICOM viewer software, like OsiriX.

Is there a free version of OsiriX for Mac?

OsiriX Lite, the free demo version, is the solution. OsiriX Lite is available for Mac computers running macOS. OsiriX Lite enables you to view your medical images at home. The installation is quick and easy.

Which is the best PACS software for Windows?

Osirix is a PACS tool that’s Windows compatible. With a very easy installation and set up the process, this tool is used by hospitals and medical centres across the globe. This tool is completely compatible with Dicom protocol. It also has a Java reviewer and built-in web server.