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

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.
• 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.