title: An X Window system for statlab results reporting.
abstract: We have developed a system that receives "stat" results encoded in Health Level Seven from the Laboratory Information System, prints a report in destination Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and captures the data for review in a custom spreadsheet format at color X-terminals located in ICUs. Available services include a reference nomogram plot of arterial blood gas data, printed summaries, automated access to the Clinical Information System and a Medline database, electronic mail, a simulated electronic calculator, and general news and information. Security mechanisms include an audit trail of user activities on the system. Noteworthy technical aspects and non-technical factors impacting success are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Medical Informatics, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Barrows
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Fink
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003196:Computer Graphics; D016494:Computer Security; D016288:Computer Terminals; D006801:Humans; D016490:Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D014584:User-Computer Interface