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The anesthesiologist's guide to personal digital assistants
Ali Jahan1, Brock Gretter, Michael P Smith
1Department of General Anesthesiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. jahana@ccf.org
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
|March 27, 2002
Summary
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) offer valuable information storage and advanced features for anesthesiologists. This review guides PDA selection and application for enhancing medical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Anesthesiology Technology
Background:
- Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are increasingly adopted by anesthesiologists.
- PDAs range from basic information storage devices to advanced tools resembling personal computers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available PDA options for anesthesiologists.
- To provide purchasing guidance for PDAs.
- To highlight relevant software applications for anesthesiology.
Main Methods:
- Review of current PDA hardware and software.
- Analysis of features relevant to anesthesiology practice.
- Compilation of purchasing considerations.
Main Results:
- PDAs offer diverse functionalities, from simple data storage to complex applications.
- Specific software can enhance clinical workflow and information management for anesthesiologists.
- Key considerations for purchase include device capabilities, software compatibility, and user needs.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesiologists can benefit from strategic PDA selection and utilization.
- PDAs represent a valuable tool for improving efficiency and information access in anesthesiology.
- Informed purchasing decisions are crucial for maximizing PDA utility in clinical settings.