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Calculating haemodynamic parameters and interpreting arterial blood gas samples using a pocket computer.

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    Intensive Care Nursing
    |December 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pocket computers offer intensive care nurses powerful tools, but lack specialized software. This article introduces two BASIC programs to assist nurses with clinical tasks and bedside information.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Informatics
    • Medical Software Development
    • Clinical Computing

    Background:

    • Pocket computers are increasingly accessible to intensive care nurses due to their affordability and enhanced capabilities.
    • A significant gap exists in dedicated software for these devices, hindering their use in performing clinical tasks and calculations.
    • Nurses require practical tools to streamline bedside work and improve patient care efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the lack of specialized software for pocket computers in intensive care nursing.
    • To introduce two practical BASIC programming applications designed for bedside use.
    • To empower nurses by providing them with tools for clinical tasks and information retrieval.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of two distinct software programs using the BASIC programming language.

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  • Focus on creating applications suitable for a popular pocket computer model.
  • Designing programs to offer direct clinical utility and educational value for nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful creation of two functional BASIC programs for pocket computers.
    • Programs are designed to assist with common clinical calculations and provide essential bedside information.
    • The software aims to simplify nursing workflows and enhance data accessibility at the patient's bedside.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed programs offer a practical solution to the software deficit for pocket computers in intensive care.
    • These tools can enhance nursing efficiency and bedside care by integrating computing power.
    • Introducing nurses to BASIC programming through these applications fosters digital literacy and empowers them to utilize technology effectively.