CADANS: implementation of a nationwide data network for cardiology-an initial evaluation

Author

Gerritsen, M.G. ; Meester, G.T.

Author_Institution

Interuniv. Cardiology Inst. of Netherlands, Utrecht, Netherlands

fYear

1990

fDate

23-26 Sep 1990

Firstpage

207

Lastpage

210

Abstract

A cardiological computer system, called the Cardiological Data Network System (CADANS), and its implementation in the Netherlands are described. The fundamental architecture of the network is based on the star topology. Because of widely different local situations, network protocols and operating software systems are hardware independent. CADANS was designed for easy use in experimental and clinical studies by personnel with limited computer expertise. The system was tested in a multicenter clinical trial. The first six months of practical operation were evaluated. The first experience with the network and dataflow management in this heterogeneous nationwide system is shown to be fairly positive

Keywords

cardiology; computer networks; medical computing; CADANS; cardiology; dataflow management; heterogeneous nationwide system; multicenter clinical trial; nationwide data network; network protocols; operating software systems; star topology; Cardiology; Clinical trials; Computer architecture; Computer networks; Hardware; Network topology; Personnel; Protocols; Software systems; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computers in Cardiology 1990, Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Chicago, IL

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2225-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CIC.1990.144197

Filename

144197