Medical Workflow Processor for Imaging Turnaround Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical workflows in examination rooms are inefficient, leading to prolonged procedure turnaround times due to the complexity of preparing and setting up patient imaging devices, which affects the overall efficiency of medical procedures.
Innovation Solution
A medical workflow system that includes a database for storing patient, medical procedure, and user data, along with a workflow processor that determines and executes appropriate programs for patient imaging devices based on this data, allowing for customizable and optimized parameter settings for procedures such as X-ray imaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If multiple manual steps are used for preparation and setup of patient imaging devices, then the system provides comprehensive control over procedure parameters, but the procedure turnaround time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically retrieving patient data, matching appropriate imaging programs, and pre-configuring device parameters before the procedure begins. The workflow processor automatically selects and loads the appropriate program based on patient data and procedure type, eliminating the need for manual setup of acquisition parameters, C-arm positioning, and other imaging settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically matching patient data with appropriate imaging programs and configuring device parameters without requiring manual intervention. The workflow processor autonomously retrieves data, makes program selections, and adjusts acquisition parameters based on the matched program, allowing the system to prepare for procedures independently.
2Productivity
If automated program selection is implemented based on patient and procedure data, then procedure efficiency increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The workflow processor serves multiple functions: it retrieves patient data, matches procedures with appropriate programs, selects optimal imaging parameters, and controls device operation. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate systems into a single integrated processor, managing complexity through functional consolidation rather than proliferation of components.
Solution Approach 2:
The workflow processor acts as an intermediary between the patient data/procedure requirements and the imaging device control systems. It translates clinical needs into technical parameters by matching procedures with pre-configured programs, serving as a mediator that simplifies the interface between clinical workflow and device operation.
3Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive data matching is performed to select appropriate programs, then procedure accuracy and appropriateness improve, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Programs are pre-configured with specific acquisition parameters, C-arm positioning, and imaging settings tailored to different procedure types and patient characteristics. This preliminary configuration allows the workflow processor to simply match patient data with the most appropriate pre-prepared program rather than optimizing parameters in real-time, significantly reducing processing time while maintaining high selection accuracy.
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AI summary
A medical workflow system is provided that includes at least one database configured to store one or more programs that operate a patient imaging device, patient data corresponding to one or more patients, medical procedure data corresponding to a type of patient medical procedure, and user data identifying a user to conduct a medical procedure using the medical procedure data. The medical workflow system includes a workflow processor configured to determine which of the one or more programs to provide to the user based on at least one of the patient data, the medical procedure data and the user data. The medical workflow system also includes at least one user interface configured to provide a plurality of user selectable options comprising the determined one or more or programs. The workflow processor is further configured to execute a selected program that is selected from the one or more provided programs.