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Integration of a blood pressure controller and an infusion toolbox system using client-server technology
R H Meijers1, E J Coussaert, F R Cantraine
1Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Medicine, Free University of Brussels, Belgium. rmeijers@ulb.ac.be
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|September 3, 1998
Summary
This study integrates an Infusion Toolbox and blood pressure control application using agent models and client-server technology. This approach reduces modifications to existing systems, enhancing safe development and reusability.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Existing medical applications require integration for enhanced functionality.
- Development of new features often necessitates extensive modifications to legacy systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the integration of an Infusion Toolbox and a blood pressure control application.
- To demonstrate the application of agent models and client-server technology for system integration.
- To show how object-oriented technologies can minimize changes to existing software.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an agent model for application integration.
- Implemented client-server technology to connect the Infusion Toolbox and blood pressure control application.
- Employed object-oriented programming principles.
Main Results:
- Successfully integrated the Infusion Toolbox and blood pressure control application.
- Reduced the scope of necessary changes to pre-existing software components.
- Facilitated the re-use of numerous elements from the original systems.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework effectively integrates disparate medical applications.
- Agent models and client-server architecture promote efficient and safe software development.
- Re-usability of system components enhances the safety and efficiency of medical software updates.