Improving the Knowledge Base by Integrating Vital Sign Data into Pre-Hospital Patient Care Records

摘要

This paper discusses some of the technical challenges to improving the medical knowledge base by integrating real-time vital sign data into pre-hospital patient care records. Effective vital sign integration depends on the correct choice of sensor technology and intelligent design of several architectural dimensions. As an illustrative example of vital sign integration iRevive an EMS application developed for medical first response that is sensor enabled to automate the collection of fine grained vital sign sensor data is presented. Combining emerging technology such as rule-based documentation, integration of wireless/wired medical sensors, and mobile wireless devices, iRevive enhances the capabilities of emergency medical responders and creates more accurate, consistent, and complete data capture of the pre-hospital phase of patient care.