No PACS. No DICOM. Just a Google Drive Link. We Handled the Rest.
Medical camps in districts without imaging infrastructure still generate X-rays. When images are captured on portable equipment and uploaded as files to a shared drive, there is no radiologist on site and no DICOM pipeline. 5C bridges that gap.
In brief: 5C Network provides end-to-end radiology support for medical camps — even when there is no PACS, no DICOM equipment, and no on-site radiologist. Images uploaded as JPEG or other formats to Google Drive are converted to DICOM, assigned to radiologists, and reported with real-time access for the institution. Ideal for government health departments, CSR programmes, NGOs, trust hospitals, and medical colleges running camps in underserved areas.
The Scenario
A medical camp in a district without imaging infrastructure captured X-rays on portable equipment. Images were saved as JPEG files and uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder. There was no radiologist on site. There was no PACS. There was no DICOM viewer. The camp needed radiology reports.
The Challenge
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No DICOM pipeline
Images captured in JPEG or other non-standard formats. No DICOM export capability on the equipment.
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No on-site radiologist
The camp is in a remote or underserved area with no access to radiology expertise.
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No standardized workflow
Images are shared via Drive, WhatsApp, or email. No structured intake or tracking.
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Time-sensitive
Camp patients need reports before they leave. Delayed reporting defeats the purpose of the screening.
How 5C Made It Work
Image Ingestion
Images uploaded to a shared Drive folder monitored by 5C. Each upload triggers intake processing automatically.
Format Handling
JPEG and non-DICOM images automatically converted to DICOM format with patient metadata mapping for traceability.
Radiologist Assignment
Studies distributed to the available radiologist pool based on modality, volume, and urgency.
Report Delivery
Reports delivered via institution portal with real-time access. PDF generation available for on-site printing.
End-to-End Pipeline
Camp-to-Report Flow
JPEG-to-DICOM Capability
Why camp images are often JPEG
Portable X-ray equipment used in camp settings frequently lacks DICOM export. Government-supplied gear, older CR systems, and phone-based capture all produce JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files. These formats are not natively interpretable in standard radiology workflows.
Automated conversion pipeline
5C's intake system accepts non-DICOM image formats and converts them to DICOM with structured patient metadata. The conversion preserves image fidelity and adds the headers required for radiologist interpretation in standard DICOM viewers.
Real-time report access
Institutions receive reports through a web portal accessible from any browser. No PACS viewer required. Reports can be viewed, downloaded as PDF, or printed on site for patient handoff during the camp.
Note: This same capability is available for any institution with non-DICOM imaging — not just medical camps. Diagnostic centres, clinics, and hospitals with legacy equipment can use the same JPEG-to-DICOM pipeline for routine reporting.
Results
Cases reported from camp settings
TAT achieved for camp volumes
Patient coverage to underserved districts
DICOM infrastructure required
"The absence of DICOM infrastructure should not mean the absence of radiology. If a camp can upload an image to Google Drive, we can report it."
How to Set Up Radiology for a Medical Camp
Share your imaging workflow with 5C
Equipment type, image format, expected volume, camp duration, and any specific reporting requirements. This scoping call typically takes 30 minutes.
5C sets up the intake pipeline
Drive folder, upload portal, or DICOM push (if available). The pipeline is configured to match the camp's equipment and connectivity constraints.
Images flow in, reports delivered in real time
5C assigns radiologists, converts formats as needed, and delivers reports through the institution portal. Urgent findings are flagged immediately.
Who Runs Camps With 5C
Government health departments
CSR programmes
NGOs
Trust hospitals
Medical colleges
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. 5C provides end-to-end radiology support for medical camps, including image ingestion, format conversion, radiologist assignment, and report delivery — regardless of the imaging infrastructure available at the camp.
That is the scenario we are built for. Camp images captured as JPEG, PNG, or other formats are ingested via Google Drive, upload portal, or email. 5C converts them to DICOM format for radiologist interpretation.
Yes. Our automated JPEG-to-DICOM conversion pipeline handles images from portable X-ray equipment, CR systems, and phone cameras. Patient metadata is mapped during conversion to maintain traceability.
Reports are delivered via a real-time institution portal accessible from any browser. PDF reports can also be generated for printing on site. Integration with government health portals is available for public health programmes.
Same-day reporting is standard for camp settings. Urgent findings are flagged and communicated within minutes. Volume-dependent TAT commitments are agreed during engagement scoping.
Yes. The only requirement is internet connectivity sufficient to upload images. 5C's cloud-based infrastructure handles all processing, routing, and reporting remotely.
Running a Medical Camp? We Handle the Radiology.
No PACS required. No DICOM infrastructure required. Share your imaging workflow and we set up the pipeline.
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