ENCODING A POSTOPERATIVE CORONARY-ARTERY BYPASS-SURGERY CARE PLAN IN THE ARDEN-SYNTAX

Authors
STARREN JB HRIPCSAK G JORDAN D ALLEN B WEISSMAN C CLAYTON PD
Citation
Jb. Starren et al., ENCODING A POSTOPERATIVE CORONARY-ARTERY BYPASS-SURGERY CARE PLAN IN THE ARDEN-SYNTAX, Computers in biology and medicine, 24(5), 1994, pp. 411-417
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematical Methods, Biology & Medicine","Engineering, Biomedical","Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications
Journal title
Computers in biology and medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00104825
Volume
24
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
411 - 417
Database
ISI
SICI code
0010-4825(1994)24:5<411:EAPCBC>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The Arden Syntax for medical logic modules (Arden) was used to test th e feasibility of encoding large, complex care plans. The critical port ions of an existing paper-based care plan for the management of patien ts following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery were encoded in Arden and an X-windows user-interface was developed. The Arden Synt ax proved adequate for encoding all of the necessary functions of the care plan. The limitations of the current Arden Syntax and possible ad ditions to Arden are discussed.