The computer assisted pacemaker clinic at the regional hospital of Udine
Feruglio, G.A.; Lestuzzi, L.; Carminati, D.
Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia 8(Suppl 1): 333-337
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0046-5968 PMID: 754976 Document Number: 126791
For a close follow-up of large groups of pacemaker patients and for evaluation of long term pacing on a reliable statistical basis, many pacemaker centers in the world are now using computer systems. A patient data system with structured display records, designed to give complete, comprehensive and surveyable information and which are immediately retrievable 24 hours a day, on display or printed sets, seems to offer an ideal solution. The pacemaker clinic at the Regional Hospital of Udine has adopted this type of system. The clinic in linked to a live, on-line patient data system (G/3, Informatica Friuli-Venezia Giulia). The input and retrieval of information are made through a conventional keyboard. The input formats have fixed headings with coded alternatives and a limited space for comments in free text. The computer edits the coded information to surveyable reviews. Searches can be made on coded information and data of interest.