[From data entry to data presentation at a clinical workstation--experiences with Anesthesia Information Management
M Benson1, A Junger, L Quinzio
1Abteilung Anaesthesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.
Zeitschrift Fur Arztliche Fortbildung Und Qualitatssicherung
|October 26, 2000
Summary
Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) improve data access and quality for anesthesia departments. This system enhances information flow and documentation at clinical workstations.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Information Systems
Context:
- Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) are crucial for data management in healthcare.
- Existing systems often lack comprehensive data accessibility for all department members.
- Efficient data retrieval and presentation are vital for clinical decision-making and research.
Purpose:
- To establish an Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS) enabling independent data access for all users.
- To facilitate the presentation of data in a suitable format for enhanced clinical workstation integration.
- To increase the transfer of information to the clinical workstation.
Summary:
- Implemented an AIMS using Apple Macintosh clients and NarkoData software within a hospital network.
- Integrated HIS client software and an HTML browser for comprehensive data access.
- Developed over 250 queries for data evaluation, recording over 20,000 procedures annually across 112 workstations.
Impact:
- Significantly enhanced the quality and quantity of anesthesia documentation.
- Improved the flow of information directly to anesthesia workstations.
- Enabled real-time access to patient data, including previous records, statistics, and intranet information.
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