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An object-oriented approach to data display and storage: 3 years experience, 25,000 cases
1Department of Anaesthesia, Adelaide Children's Hospital, South Australia.
International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|November 1, 1993
Summary
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.
- 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.