Grassroots DiCoM Waveform
General Information
| Title | GW File Extension |
| Extension | .gw |
| Full Form | Grassroots DiCoM Waveform |
| File Type | Medical Image File |
| Developer | NEMA |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store medical waveforms |
| Additional Functions | Patient monitoring data |
| Features | Standardized, Interoperable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Medical Imaging | Yes |
| Patient Monitoring | Yes |
| Clinical Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | DICOM 3.0 |
| Latest Version | DICOM 2021b |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dcm, .dicom, .dc3 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 DICOM Viewer |
Free, Paid versions | Mac, Windows |
| GDCM |
Free | Cross-platform |
| MicroDicom |
Free | Windows |