Hand-held data entry system and method for medical procedures
First Claim
1. A hand-held database system for use in recording operative procedures comprising:
- a hand-held processor with a memory;
a plurality of templates representing text data or anatomic diagrams stored in said memory;
a software procedure running on said hand-held processor to permit adding to said templates information concerning an operative maneuver.
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Abstract
A data entry system and method where a hand-held processor such as a PDA is used to enter data concerning a medical operative procedure such as a rhinoplasty procedure at a point of patient contact. Text and graphic templates can be displayed to allow the operator to enter standard patient data as well as specialized data concerning operative maneuvers. Graphic anatomical templates allow the operator to draw in specific anatomical data using various formats and colors. Data from the hand-held processor can be transferred to a desktop or other computer for entry into a larger patient database. Queries can be entered as well as other data manipulation performed on this second database.
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26 Claims
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1. A hand-held database system for use in recording operative procedures comprising:
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a hand-held processor with a memory;
a plurality of templates representing text data or anatomic diagrams stored in said memory;
a software procedure running on said hand-held processor to permit adding to said templates information concerning an operative maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A database system for use in recording operative procedures comprising:
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a hand-held processor having a first database;
said first database including text and image templates adapted to permit a user to enter patient contact data relating to surgical procedures;
personal computer having a second database, said second database including image data and patient records;
software adapted to transfer said patient contact data from said first database to said second database, said second database being updated by transferred data from said first database. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of collecting post-operative patient data into a database comprising the steps of:
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providing a hand-held computer with displayable text or image templates for entering patient data;
collecting patient data at a point of patient contact by filling in at least one of said templates with text or graphic data relating to at least one operative maneuver;
transferring said patient data from said hand-held computer to another computer. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A hand-held database system for use in recording operative procedures comprising:
a processor means for presenting templates to a user, said templates each representing text or anatomic diagrams;
means for adding information to said templates concerning an operative maneuver.- View Dependent Claims (26)
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