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Computer-assisted pacemaker management systems: three years of clinical experience
M Kühl1, J Kreuzer, M Zegelmann
1Siemens Pacesetter, Hamburg, F.R.G.
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|November 1, 1988
Summary
A new computer-assisted system, PA-TIENTLOG, manages cardiac pacemaker data. This system helps track patient information and pacemaker technical details for improved clinical care.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Increasing cardiac pacemaker implants necessitate advanced management systems.
- Sophisticated engineering requires efficient tracking of programmable features and patient follow-up data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce PA-TIENTLOG, a computer-assisted pacemaker patient management system.
- To demonstrate the system's utility in a clinical setting for managing pacemaker data.
Main Methods:
- PA-TIENTLOG features a menu-guided interface with distinct cards for patient administration, technical implantation data, and follow-up records.
- The system includes statistical analysis, letter functions, automatic backup, and online communication capabilities via RS 232C and parallel adapters.
- It supports up to 96 different pacemaker types and complies with NASPE Computer Committee recommendations.
Main Results:
- The PA-TIENTLOG system has been successfully used in a clinical environment for several years.
- A database in Frankfurt manages 8,000 patients, 10,000 interventions, and over 30,000 follow-ups, requiring 20 MB of storage.
- Graphical display of numerous stored follow-ups is easily accessible.
Conclusions:
- PA-TIENTLOG provides a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for managing cardiac pacemaker data.
- The system effectively addresses the need for efficient data management and analysis in pacemaker patient care.