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A spirometry/interpretation program for hand-held computers.

D A Silage, C Maxwell

    Respiratory Care
    |December 12, 1982
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    Hand-held computers offer a new, affordable tool for medical teams. Software for spirometry provides computer-generated interpretations, demonstrating advanced calculations and decision-making capabilities.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Technology
    • Computer Science in Medicine
    • Pulmonary Function Testing

    Background:

    • The advent of affordable, portable, and programmable hand-held computers presents novel opportunities in healthcare.
    • Traditional spirometry interpretation can be complex and time-consuming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate software for spirometry on a hand-held computer.
    • To demonstrate the utility of hand-held computing for medical applications involving data analysis and interpretation.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a spirometry software program using the BASIC programming language.
    • Implementation of algorithms for numerical calculation and logical decision-making for test interpretation.
    • Testing the software on a portable, operator-programmable hand-held computer.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful creation of a functional spirometry software for hand-held devices.
    • Demonstration of the device's capability for accurate numerical calculation and automated interpretation.
    • The software serves as a practical example of applying computational logic in a clinical setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Hand-held computers are valuable, cost-effective tools for medical teams.
    • Computer-generated interpretation of spirometry data is feasible and efficient.
    • This technology enhances diagnostic capabilities through accessible data processing.