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The uses of the anesthesia record
1Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville 32610.
Journal of Clinical Monitoring
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Traditional anesthesia records from the 1980s are inadequate for all users. Electronic data systems can provide tailored information, improving anesthesia care and record-keeping for medical professionals.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Record Management
Background:
- The traditional handwritten anesthesia record from the 1980s is insufficient for diverse user needs.
- Current records contain extraneous data and omit critical information for various healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the limitations of historical anesthesia records.
- To propose electronic data systems as a solution for improved anesthesia record-keeping.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the deficiencies in traditional handwritten anesthesia records.
- Conceptualization of electronic data capture, storage, retrieval, and formatting.
Main Results:
- Handwritten anesthesia records are inadequate for clinical care, billing, statistical analysis, and quality review.
- Electronic systems offer the potential for customized data displays and paper records.
Conclusions:
- Electronic anesthesia record systems can be tailored to meet the specific needs of users, particularly anesthetists.
- Implementing well-designed electronic systems can replace traditional handwritten records, enhancing efficiency and data utility.
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