Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A microcomputer-assisted bacteriology reporting and information system.

J K Møller

    Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica, Et Immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Reduction of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis by combining risk factor assessment with a rapid bedside intrapartum polymerase chain reaction testing for group B streptococci.

    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology·2022
    Same author

    Effectiveness of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system in increasing compliance and reducing healthcare-associated infections.

    The Journal of hospital infection·2021
    Same author

    Prioritize effluent quality, operational costs or global warming? - Using predictive control of wastewater aeration for flexible management of objectives in WRRFs.

    Water research·2021
    Same author

    A comparison of GenomEra® GBS PCR and GeneXpert ® GBS PCR assays with culture of GBS performed with and without broth pre-enrichment.

    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology·2020
    Same author

    Associations between blood cultures after surgery for colorectal cancer and long-term oncological outcomes.

    The British journal of surgery·2019
    Same author

    One-year incidence of prosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty: a cohort study with linkage of the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register and Danish Microbiology Databases.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2016
    Same journal

    Infection due to "Corynebacterium ulcerans", producing diphtheria toxin--a case report from Denmark.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    Same journal

    The antibacterial activity of the psychopharmacological agent clopenthixol and its two main metabolites.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    Same journal

    The bacteriology of nosocomial infections at Tikur Anbessa Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    Same journal

    Susceptibility of small-sized oral spirochetes to eight antibiotics and chlorhexidine.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    Same journal

    Ascending urinary tract infections in rats induced by Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Proteus mirabilis.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    Same journal

    In vitro activity of ceftazidime, cefotaxime and gentamicin against 11,521 clinical isolates of bacteria.

    Acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica. Section B, Microbiology·1987
    See all related articles

    A clinical bacteriology lab uses a microcomputer system for efficient specimen processing and reporting. This system enhances data management, epidemiological surveillance, and accounting functions within the laboratory setting.

    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Laboratory Science
    • Medical Informatics
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Routine clinical bacteriology laboratories generate significant data volumes.
    • Efficient data recording and reporting are crucial for laboratory operations and patient care.
    • Manual data management systems can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a microcomputer system for specimen processing in a clinical bacteriology laboratory.
    • To detail the system's capabilities for data recording, reporting, and information retrieval.
    • To highlight the system's utility for internal statistics, infection surveillance, and accounting.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a multi-user microcomputer system within the laboratory.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Data entry and retrieval using visual display units (VDUs).
  • Data storage on floppy disks for long-term archiving.
  • System designed for operation by laboratory staff (medical, technical, clerical).

    • Main Results:

    • The system successfully processes and reports approximately 2700 specimens weekly.
    • Immediate data recall is available via VDU for up to 6 weeks.
    • The system generates valuable laboratory statistics, epidemiological data, and accounting information.

    Conclusions:

    • The described microcomputer system provides an efficient solution for clinical bacteriology laboratory data management.
    • The system supports enhanced operational efficiency, epidemiological surveillance, and administrative functions.
    • Decentralized data processing by laboratory staff ensures seamless integration into daily workflows.