title: A computerized system for rapid interpretation of acid/base disorders.
abstract: Rapid and correct interpretation of arterial blood gas results is necessary in the operating room or intensive care unit. However, manual calculation and interpretation is tedious and prone to error. A computer system consisting of two programs written in BASIC has been created to address these problems. The program uses a series of decisions to arrive at a conclusion. Data generated by the Interpreter may be used by a subsequent program, the Manager, in determining ventilation parameters.
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D002648:Child; D003201:Computers; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D012984:Software
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D002245:Carbon Dioxide