Use the PACS Worklist and Viewer
AnyVet Smart PACS separates the imaging worklist from the actual viewer. Users usually find the study on /pacs first, then double-click into the dedicated viewer.
Basic PACS Flow
- Find the imaging case in the worklist.
- Review the study history and status.
- Double-click into the dedicated viewer.
- Use tools and shortcuts to review the image set.
Understand the PACS Dashboard
The PACS dashboard has three main areas:
- top Filter Bar
- central Worklist
- bottom History Bar
Information shown in the worklist
Each row typically shows:
- status icon
- accession ID
- patient name and HN
- species / breed / sex
- modality or service name
- created date and time
- AI insight summary
Worklist status meaning
PENDINGDONECANCELED
Single-click changes selection. Double-click opens /pacs/[imagingOrderId].
Tip: Single-click first to confirm the patient and study context, then double-click into the viewer.
Understand the Viewer Layout
The dedicated PACS viewer usually includes:
- top patient / order information bar
- left vertical tool bar
- left file list
- center viewport
- shortcut help trigger
Review the Patient Information Bar
The expandable patient bar can include:
- patient name and HN
- ordered exam
- ordering clinician
- species / breed / weight
- order timestamp
- record reference ID
- clinical note
Always confirm the patient and study context here before interpretation begins.
Main Viewer Tools
Common tools include:
- Select
- Window / Level
- Pan
- Zoom
- Length
- Angle
- Rotate
- Flip Horizontal / Vertical
- Annotation
- Clear All
- Reset View
Advanced examples include:
- Norberg Angle
- TPA
- Cobb Angle
- Calibration
- ROI / Elliptical ROI
- Probe
- Invert
Some advanced tools are DICOM-specific.
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Left / Up | Previous image |
Right / Down | Next image |
+ / - | Zoom in / out |
R | Reset view |
F | Full screen |
M | Metadata panel |
[ / ] | Rotate |
I | Invert colors |
L | Length measurement |
T | Annotation |
ESC | Clear active tool |
? | Help |
Practical Review Flow
Step 1. Select the image
Choose the image from the file list or navigate with the arrow keys.
Step 2. Activate the right tool
Use Length for measurement, Annotation for mark-up, and Select or Pan for general navigation.
Step 3. Open metadata if needed
Use the metadata panel when the acquisition context or file details matter.
Step 4. Reset if the view becomes cluttered
Use Reset View when the viewport has drifted too far from a usable baseline.
Operational Notes
- The dashboard is for deciding what to review.
- The viewer is for deciding how to review it.
- Wrong-study entry can create interpretation and clinical mismatch, so always confirm patient identity first.