Method and apparatus for multiple patient parameter variability analysis and display
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring variability of a plurality of patient parameters using data acquired from a plurality of patient monitoring interfaces, comprising:
- collecting data points acquired by each of the plurality of patient monitoring interfaces for each of the plurality of patient parameters;
continuously computing a measure of variability of each of the plurality of patient parameters, the measure of variability representing an estimate of a degree and character to which each patient parameter fluctuates over time; and
continuously displaying a graphic representation of the variability computed for each of the plurality of the patient parameters and continuously displaying a correlation between the variability of the plurality of patient parameters.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus (100) for providing continuous analysis and display of the variability of multiple patient parameters monitored by multiple bedside monitors (106a–106c) for each patient (102). Each monitor is connected to a patient interface and to a patient data storage unit (115) and a processor (113). Each monitored patient parameter is measured in real-time. Data artifacts are removed, and variability analysis is performed based upon a selected period of observation. Variability analysis yields variability of the patient parameters, which represents a degree to which the patient parameters fluctuate over time, to provide diagnostic information particularly useful in the detection, prevention and treatment of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
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19 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring variability of a plurality of patient parameters using data acquired from a plurality of patient monitoring interfaces, comprising:
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collecting data points acquired by each of the plurality of patient monitoring interfaces for each of the plurality of patient parameters; continuously computing a measure of variability of each of the plurality of patient parameters, the measure of variability representing an estimate of a degree and character to which each patient parameter fluctuates over time; and continuously displaying a graphic representation of the variability computed for each of the plurality of the patient parameters and continuously displaying a correlation between the variability of the plurality of patient parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for monitoring variability of a plurality of patient parameters, comprising:
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a processor coupled to a plurality of patient monitors for receiving data points respectively associated with the plurality of patient parameters, the processor continuously computing, for each of the plurality of patient parameters, a variability of each patient parameter representative of an estimate of a degree and character to which the respective patient parameters fluctuate over time; and a console for continuously displaying a graphic representation of the variability computed for each of the plurality of the patient parameters and continuously displaying a correlation between the variability of the plurality of patient parameters. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A patient monitoring system, comprising:
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a processor that performs continuous data acquisition from multiple patient parameter monitors to compile respective data sets, the processor removing artifacts from the data sets, and computing a variability using the data sets of each monitored patient parameter; a user interface that permits a user to select a method of data selection and variability analysis from among a plurality of pre-defined methods for selecting data and computing the variability of each of the patient parameters; and a console for continuously displaying a graphic representation of the variability computed for each of the plurality of the patient parameters and continuously displaying a correlation between the variability of the plurality of patient parameters. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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