Apheresis Procedure Displays With Custom Parameter Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated blood processing systems lack operator customization options for display information, leading to unnecessary data presentation and potential entry errors due to fixed display formats and orders that do not align with operator needs or procedure records.
Innovation Solution
An automated system with a programmable controller and interactive display screen allows operators to select and customize the parameters displayed during procedures, specifying the format and order, enabling the presentation of only necessary information and aligning it with procedure record formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display format and information are pre-programmed by the manufacturer, then the system is simple to operate, but the operator cannot customize the display to meet specific needs
Solution Approach 1:
The display system transitions from a static, pre-programmed format to a dynamic, user-configurable format. Operators can now modify display parameters, select different information types, and customize the presentation according to specific procedural needs, making the system adaptable while maintaining ease of operation through guided setup procedures.
2Loss of information
If all parameters are displayed on the screen, then complete information is available, but the display becomes cluttered and difficult to read
Solution Approach 1:
Different display areas and parameter groups are assigned different levels of detail and prominence based on their importance. Critical parameters are displayed prominently with larger fonts and clear labeling, while less critical information is displayed in smaller text or on secondary displays, allowing operators to access complete information without visual clutter.
Solution Approach 2:
The display is divided into multiple sections or pages, each dedicated to specific parameter groups (e.g., vital signs, procedural parameters, alarm status). Operators can navigate between sections or view only the relevant section for the current procedural stage, maintaining information completeness while improving readability through organized presentation.
3Device complexity
If the display order is fixed by the manufacturer, then the system is simple to program, but the display order may not match the procedure record format
Solution Approach 1:
The display parameter ordering becomes dynamic and configurable rather than fixed. The system allows operators to define custom display sequences that match their specific procedure record formats, while maintaining the ability to import or synchronize with electronic health record systems, thereby improving data transfer accuracy without significantly increasing programming complexity.
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AI summary
A method and automated system for processing blood in which the automated system includes a programmable controller, a database, and an interactive display screen for displaying information and receiving operator input. The programmable controller is configured to automatically control the system to perform the method. Upon activation of the system, the screen displays a listing of different blood processing procedures that may be performed using the system. The operator may then input into the controller an identification of a specified blood processing procedure that is to be performed, such that an initial list of parameters that are associated with the specified blood processing procedure are displayed on the screen. The operator may then input into the controller an identification of the parameters that are to populate the display screen during performance of the procedure and indicate a format in which the selected parameters are to be presented on the display screen. The controller then creates a display for the specified blood processing procedure. Current values of the selected parameters in the selected format are displayed on the screen during performance of the specified procedure. The controller automatically saves an image of the display screen periodically during performance of the specified blood processing procedure, and transfers information from the saved images of the display screens to a procedure record form.