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An object-oriented approach to data display and storage: 3 years experience, 25,000 cases

D A Sainsbury1

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Adelaide Children's Hospital, South Australia.

International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|November 1, 1993
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Object-oriented programming created real-time patient monitoring systems for Adelaide Children's Hospital. These systems provide a unified display of all monitored variables, aiding critical incident analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications

Background:

  • Patient monitoring systems are crucial in anesthesia.
  • Integrating diverse data streams presents a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate object-oriented programming for patient data display and storage.
  • To assess the benefits of real-time data visualization in critical care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized object-oriented programming to design data display and storage systems.
  • Connected patient monitor outputs to IBM compatible PC-XT computers for real-time data acquisition.
  • Implemented color screen display for waveforms, trend graphs, and digital formats.

Main Results:

  • Systems have operated successfully for 3 years in 8 anesthetizing areas.

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  • Provided a single visual focus for all monitored variables.
  • Automatic data logging proved invaluable for critical incident analysis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Object-oriented programming facilitates effective patient data management systems.
    • Real-time data visualization and automatic logging enhance patient care and incident analysis.
    • Advancements in computer hardware and software enabled these system developments.