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A respiratory profile from a hand-held computer
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Pocket computers offer valuable clinical support, especially in intensive care. This article introduces a simple respiratory profile to aid clinicians in managing breathing issues.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Engineering
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Clinicians require efficient tools for patient assessment.
- Current diagnostic aids may be limited in portability and scope.
- The integration of technology in healthcare is rapidly advancing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel, pocket-sized computing tool for clinical use.
- To describe a practical respiratory profile for systematic patient evaluation.
- To highlight the potential of specialized calculators as essential clinical aids.
Main Methods:
- Development of a simple, preprogrammed respiratory profile for pocket computers.
- Focus on cardiorespiratory parameters relevant to intensive care and general settings.
- Logical structuring of data for ease of clinical application.
Main Results:
- Pocket computers with specialized profiles can serve as valuable clinical aids.
- A defined respiratory profile facilitates a structured approach to respiratory problems.
- The proposed tool aims to be as indispensable as traditional instruments like the stethoscope.
Conclusions:
- Specialized pocket computers represent a significant advancement in clinical decision support.
- The described respiratory profile offers a practical method for assessing respiratory function.
- Technological integration, exemplified by these devices, enhances the clinician's ability to manage patient care effectively.