Pediatric Cardiology Z-Score Graphing Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pediatric cardiology z-score graphs in electronic systems lack integration with patient data, cannot filter data according to user preferences, and fail to display multiple z-score graphs simultaneously with current procedure documentation, limiting their diagnostic and documentation capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A computerized method and system that allows simultaneous display of pediatric cardiology z-scores and current procedure documentation, enabling access to patient data, calculation of z-scores, and display of both current and previously calculated z-scores on a graph alongside a documentation form, with user interface features for filtering and selecting relevant data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If electronic z-score graphs are used, then automation of graphing is improved, but integration with patient data access is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electronic graphing system with the patient data access system by integrating the EMR access interface directly into the z-score graphing environment. This allows the automated graphing system to simultaneously access and display relevant patient information from the electronic medical record, resolving the contradiction between automation and data integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to perform multiple functions within a single integrated interface: it can access patient data from the EMR, calculate z-scores, generate graphs, and display both current and historical data simultaneously. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate systems, maintaining automation while providing comprehensive data access.
2Device complexity
If z-score graphs display data for one procedure, then simplicity is maintained, but capability to display multiple z-score graphs simultaneously is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display interface into multiple independent graphing areas that can be configured to show different z-score graphs simultaneously. Each graph can be independently configured with different parameters (e.g., EDD vs. Time, AAD vs. BSA), allowing multiple procedures to be displayed at once while maintaining individual graph simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single-graph display to a multi-graph display by adding a dimensional aspect of simultaneous multi-parameter visualization. The interface can arrange multiple z-score graphs in a consolidated view, enabling physicians to monitor multiple cardiac parameters and procedures at the same time without sacrificing the simplicity of individual graph configurations.
3Ease of operation
If z-score graphs are displayed separately from documentation, then graphing functionality is maintained, but integration with procedure documentation is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the procedure documentation interface with the z-score graphing system by integrating the documentation form display directly into the graphing environment. This merged interface allows physicians to view and edit procedure documentation while simultaneously viewing the corresponding z-score graphs, eliminating the separation between documentation and graphing functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the integrated interface as an intermediary that connects both the documentation system and the graphing system. This intermediary environment allows seamless interaction between documentation data entry and z-score visualization, enabling real-time updates and correlations between procedural documentation and cardiac measurements without requiring separate system transitions.
4Extent of automation
If electronic z-score graphs are used, then graphing capability is provided, but capability to filter data according to user preference is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic filtering capabilities that allow the graphing system to adapt to user preferences in real-time. The system can dynamically filter and reconfigure which patient data is displayed, which graphs are generated, and which parameters are prioritized, based on user selections and clinical needs. This dynamic adaptability maintains automation while providing flexible data filtering according to user preference.
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AI summary
A method for simultaneously displaying a procedure documentation form and pediatric cardiology z-scores for a patient is provided. Documentation data for the patient is received and a database including pediatric cardiology data for a computerized z-score graph appropriate for a patient is accessed. The pediatric cardiology data and documentation data are utilized to calculate one or more z-scores for the patient. The one or more z-scores are displayed on a computerized graph simultaneously with the procedure documentation form.