ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the application of the virtual private network(VPN) to picture archiving and communication system(PACS) for the remote access and management of PACS.Methods The client-ports(namely the remote computers) were connected to Internet by broadband such as ADSL,and the web server of PACS was connected to Internet by broadband router with VPN function so that the remote computers could access the web server of PACS remotely.By the VPN technology,the system administrators of PACS could diagnose and maintain the general malfunctions of the radiology's local network,and thus the remote management came true.Results The remote access and management of PACS had been available in our hospital for half a year since the application of the VPN technology in PACS.By more convenient medical services the work efficiency had been greatly improved.Conclusion The application of VPN technology to PACS,which is characterized by low expense,dependable performance,simple maintenance,can realize remote access and management of PACS.