Computer Applications in Medical Care. Computer Systems in Hospitals. Clinical and Anatomic Pathology Systems: Enhancement of Infection Data Management System through Color Graphics Interface

摘要

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics developed and maintains an on-line Infection Data Management System within its IBM 370/3081-D dual processor environment. Tabular infection data obtained from a variety of reports produced by the system have historically been converted by manual means to graphic displays for teaching and demonstration purposes. Addition of the computerized graphics package allows interactive on-line color graphics review of complex data comparisons and has completely eliminated the need for manual production of graphics. In addition to an enhanced capability, a significant savings in time and money has been realized.