Apheresis Procedure Display Customization for Accurate Data Entry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated blood processing systems lack the ability for operators to customize the display of information on the screen, leading to inefficiencies due to unnecessary data being displayed and mismatched data entry formats during procedures.
Innovation Solution
A programmable controller with an interactive display screen allows operators to select and customize the parameters displayed during a procedure, specifying the format and order of information, enabling them to tailor the display to their needs and match it with procedure record formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the system displays all pre-programmed parameters on the screen, then complete information is available, but the display becomes cluttered with unnecessary data and operators have difficulty finding relevant information
Solution Approach 1:
The display parameters are segmented into different categories (e.g., procedure parameters, patient parameters, system parameters). Operators can selectively display only the relevant category or subset of parameters for the current procedure type, thereby reducing clutter while maintaining access to complete information when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The display configuration is made dynamic and adjustable by operators. The system allows real-time modification of which parameters are displayed, enabling the interface to adapt to different procedure types and operator preferences, thus balancing information completeness with usability.
2Ease of operation
If the system uses a fixed display format pre-programmed by the manufacturer, then the system is simple to operate, but operators cannot match the display format to their specific procedure record requirements, leading to entry errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides pre-configured display templates for different procedure types that are commonly used. These templates are prepared in advance but can be easily modified by operators to match their specific record requirements, combining the benefits of pre-programmed simplicity with customizability for accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The display format parameters are made changeable by operators. The system allows modification of parameter order, visibility, and formatting without requiring reprogramming, enabling operators to align the display with their procedure record formats while maintaining system simplicity through guided configuration.
3Measurement precision
If operators must manually transfer data from the display to procedure records, then data accuracy can be verified, but the process is time-consuming and prone to entry errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides automatic feedback mechanisms during data transfer, such as real-time validation checks, format verification, and error detection. This automated feedback maintains data accuracy while reducing the manual effort required compared to complete manual transcription.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables direct copying of display data to procedure records with automated formatting. Operators can copy data with a single action rather than manual typing, while the system maintains accuracy through automated format matching and validation between the display and record formats.
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AI summary
A method of processing blood or a blood product using an automated system includes displaying on a display a listing of a plurality of blood processing procedures that may be performed using the system and receiving operator input selecting one of the blood processing procedures that is to be performed. The method includes displaying on the display a list of parameters that are associated with the selected blood processing procedure and receiving operator input selecting a plurality of the parameters that are to populate the display during performance of the procedure. The method includes receiving operator input indicating a format in which the selected parameters are to be presented on the display. The method includes displaying values for the selected plurality of parameters in the indicated format during performance of the specified procedure.