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A web-based interactive database system for a transcranial Doppler ultrasound laboratory.
Mark J Gorman1, Bradley Jacobs, Michael Sloan
1Brain Injury/Stroke Service, Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8018, USA. mark.gorman@yale.edu
Summary
A web-based database system improves transcranial Doppler (TCD) reporting efficiency and data accessibility. This approach enhances clinical decision-making by providing rapid access to crucial ultrasound examination information.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Neurology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Variations in transcranial Doppler (TCD) examination techniques and interpretation pose challenges in clinical practice.
- The need for rapid access to patient ultrasound data in intensive care settings highlights issues in current data management.
- A computerized approach may address challenges in TCD practice and data accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of a World Wide Web-based database system within an ultrasound laboratory setting.
- To evaluate the efficiency and communication benefits of a web-based system for TCD reporting.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a World Wide Web-based database for managing ultrasound laboratory information.
- Integration of TCD report generation with the database system.
Main Results:
- Database entry during TCD report generation proved to be an efficient process.
- Web accessibility facilitated rapid and flexible communication of time-sensitive TCD report information.
- Expeditious clinical decision-making was supported by the timely dissemination of interpretations.
Conclusions:
- Web-based applications can significantly enhance the operational reach of medical laboratories.
- The described system demonstrates the potential to improve efficiency in traditionally structured medical settings.
- This approach offers a flexible solution for managing and communicating critical patient data.