Measurement Population SR and Calc Packages

Measurement Population SR and Calc Packages

Measurement Auto-Population on the Studycast Worksheet

Studycast uses Structured Report data sent from the modality to auto-populate measurements on the Studycast worksheet. In order for measurement data to be included in the Structured Report, values need to be captured using the calculation package for the type of study being performed.

How can I tell if measurements were taken using the calculation package?

One of the easiest ways to determine if a calculation package was used when taking measurements, is by looking at the study images. The sample images below are a good representation of this:

In this first image no calculation package was used. You can see the image has a value, but no label to identify what the measurement is for. In this example all we see is Length=1.33cm/1.27cm.


This next image is an example of a calculation package being used correctly. Here we see not only a measurement value, but also a label of LVOT Diam and LVOT Area to accompany it. This tells Studycast were the measurement belongs on the worksheet.

Creating Sample Studies

You may think creating samples involves finding a volunteer to scan, but it’s much easier. Sample images in this context are simply a blank canvas for you to take calc measurements on that Studycast can use to verify those values automatically populate for you on the Studycast worksheets.
  1. Attach a probe to your ultrasound machine and start a new exam.
  2. Select the appropriate calculation package.
  3. Capture a blank still image.
  4. Go thru the calculation package taking measurements for each item included in your typical protocol for that study type.

Some tips to keep in mind when creating your samples:

  1. Create separate exams for each study type.
  2. Capture groups of measurements together
  3. Use different images to capture laterality. For example, all right deep system veins together on one image, and another image for the same vessels on the left.
  4. For things there could be multiples of (stents, grafts, cysts, fibroids, etc.) capture more than one.

When finished you’ll have study images with several calc measurements similar to the examples below. Store these samples on your machine. During your configuration appointment with Studycast Support you will be asked to upload each one to your Studycast account.






I'm using the calculation package, but no values populate the worksheet.

There are a variety of reasons why measurements may not populate the Studycast worksheet even when a calculation package is used. Here are a few:

  1. The Structured Report option needs to be enabled on your imaging modality.
  2. Your equipment doesn't support the export of DICOM Structured Report data.
  3. Studycast doesn't recognize the label being sent for the measurement, and an update is needed to populate it correctly in the future.

In any of these cases, please contact Studycast Support for assistance.


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