An expert system for thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction (ADMIT)

Author

Alderman, Edwin L. ; Rappaport, Alain

Author_Institution

Cardiology Div., Stanford Univ., CA, USA

fYear

1988

fDate

25-28 Sep 1988

Firstpage

197

Lastpage

200

Abstract

A drug-information system has been developed to provide expert-level consultation to emergency medical personnel assessing whether to give thrombolytic therapy to patients with acute myocardial infarction. The expert system operates on a microcomputer and has a graphics interface with screen buttons and mouse. Tiered hypertext screens provide basis for expert-system queries, online help and access to explanations of knowledge-base logic. System response time and logic have been optimized to minimize use session time yet provide online warnings of potential hazards. ADMIT considers indications, risks, and patient-specific characteristics that affect final recommendations. Database and summary report capabilities provide documentation and research resources

Keywords

expert systems; medical diagnostic computing; acute myocardial infarction; database; documentation; drug-information system; emergency medical personnel; graphics interface; mouse; online help; online warnings; patient-specific characteristics; screen buttons; summary report; thrombolysis expert system; tiered hypertext screens; Delay; Expert systems; Graphics; Logic; Medical expert systems; Medical treatment; Mice; Microcomputers; Myocardium; Personnel;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computers in Cardiology, 1988. Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Washington, DC

Print_ISBN

0-8186-1949-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CIC.1988.72598

Filename

72598