Original Article

Computerized Data Acquisition and Data Management for the Open Heart Patient

Valley Regional Heart Center, Harlingen, TX

^* Direct communications to: RichardS. Hayes, B.S., C.C.P., 2121 Pease St., #2-C. Harlingen, TX 78550

Abstract

(J. Extra-Corpor. Technol. 19[3] p. 287-289 Fall 1987) We have developed a complete system for acquiring data directly from electronic monitoring devices in the OR and ICU. In addition, this system maintains a database used for documentation of clinical management, report generation, and archival analysis of general patient information and clinical treatment.

This system is microcomputer based and file driven. Monitoring of patients occurs in the operating room, ICU, office, and at home via modem.

Since the system is file driven, it can be configured for any operation. It can be reconfigured at any time, including during an operation as clinical situations dictate.

Data is entered simultaneously from direct interface with monitoring devices and also manually. And as data is entered, new calculations are performed (i.e., SVR, LVSWI) to provide current clinical data so decisions in clinical management can be made.