Title :
Object oriented implementation of an architecture for patient monitoring
Author :
Sukuvaara, T.I. ; Sydanmaa, M.E. ; Nieminen, H.O. ; Heikela, A. ; Kosk, Erkki M J
Author_Institution :
Tech. Res. Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland
Abstract :
The authors present a modular approach to multivariate patient monitoring implemented by object-oriented methods. The modular approach and a common object-oriented programming language, C++, were chosen to make the application portable and easy to develop and extend. A physiological model of the patient was applied for estimating the patient state. The architecture presented has been designed for patient monitoring during anesthesia and intensive care.<>
Keywords :
computerised monitoring; medical computing; object-oriented programming; patient monitoring; C++; anesthesia; intensive care; modular approach; multivariate patient monitoring; object oriented architecture implementation; patient physiological model; patient state estimation; Alarm systems; Anesthesia; Biomedical monitoring; Computer displays; Condition monitoring; Hemodynamics; Medical diagnostic imaging; Patient monitoring; Personnel; Surgery;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
