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Computerized decision-making in the pulmonary function laboratory.

R M Gardner, R O Crapo, A H Morris

    Respiratory Care
    |June 10, 1982
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    Computers enhance pulmonary function testing by aiding data acquisition, calculations, and reporting. A six-step process ensures consistent computer-assisted medical decision-making for tests like spirometry.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Computers are integral to modern pulmonary function laboratories.
    • They streamline complex and repetitive tasks, including data acquisition, measurement, calculation, and reporting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a systematic, six-step approach for computer-assisted medical decision-making in pulmonary function testing.
    • To demonstrate the applicability of this approach to spirometry and blood gas tests.

    Main Methods:

    • The HELP (Health Evaluation through Logical Processing) Computer System at LDS Hospital was utilized.
    • A six-step process was defined, bridging data acquisition and interpretation.
    • This process was applied to spirometry and blood gas testing.

    Main Results:

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    • Six key steps were identified for reliable computer-assisted interpretation: quality instrumentation, standardized test procedures, consistent measurement/computation, result validation, identification of key measurements, and consistent interpretation strategies.
    • These steps facilitate accurate data processing and decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • The six-step framework provides a robust method for implementing computer decision-making in pulmonary function laboratories.
    • This systematic approach ensures consistent and reliable interpretation of pulmonary function tests, applicable beyond spirometry and blood gas analysis.