JPH0341A - Information collecting device for medical treatment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently and accurately collect data, e.g. a bodily temperature, by a method wherein sensor information is inputted through a connector for sensor connection, ID information is read by an ID code reader to store it therein, and stored information is outputted through a connector for connecting a host computer. CONSTITUTION:A connector 2 for connecting a sensor is mounted on the upper surface of a portable case 7 with a shoulder hanging band 8. A bodily temperature sensor, a pulse sensor, and a blood pressure sensor are connectable thereto, a key 3 is arranged, and indication, e.g. an operation mode, can be inputted. A card insertion slot 4 of a card reader 14 is formed in the front of the portable case 7' and by inserting an ID card for a patient through the card insertion slot 4, patient ID ls read. A connector 5 for connecting a host computer is mounted to the side of the portable case 7, and can be connected to the host computer. A display device 6, e.g. LCD, illumination, is mounted to the upper front part of the portable case 7. and can display patient ID and sensor information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a medical information collection device for collecting body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc. of a large number of hospitalized patients and collectively inputting the data to a host computer.

[Prior Art] Traditionally, people (nurses) go around and take temperature and pulse measurements of inpatients, write the measurement results on a designated form, collect them, and then manually input the results to a host computer. Common.

On the other hand, it is also possible to attach various sensors to the patient in advance, connect the sensors to a host computer, and collect sensor information online, but this method requires less contact with the patient. , it is not intentionally used unless the patient is in critical condition.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] As mentioned above, in the medical field, human temperature measurement is carried out even if it sacrifices the convenience of data collection, but human measurement is still inefficient and inaccurate. There is also a problem.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a medical information collection device that can efficiently and accurately collect data such as body temperature without losing the opportunity to interact with patients.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The medical information collecting device of the present invention includes a sensor connection connector for connecting a sensor such as a body temperature sensor, and an I/O device for reading an ID code including 10 pieces of information such as a bed number.
a D-code reader, a host computer connection connector for connecting to a host computer, and information storage means that takes in sensor information through the sensor connection connector, reads ID information with the ID code reader, and stores the information. The feature of the $14 is that the information output means for outputting the stored information via the host computer connection connector are mounted and housed in a portable case.

[Function] In the medical information collection device of the present invention, sensor information such as body temperature is directly taken in by connecting the sensor to the sensor connection connector, and ID information is directly read by the ID code reader.

Data collection is therefore efficient and accurate.

On the other hand, the device of the present invention is a portable device, and since a person carries this device around the patient's bed, an opportunity to interact with the patient is ensured.

[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail based on the example shown in the drawings. Note that this invention is not limited to this.

FIG. 1 shows a medical information collecting device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A sensor connection connector 2 is installed on the top surface of the portable case 7 with a shoulder strap 8, and a body temperature sensor,
It is possible to connect a pulse sensor, blood pressure sensor, etc. Additionally, a key 3 is installed so that instructions for operating modes, etc. can be input.

A card insertion slot 4 for a card league (14 in FIG. 2) is provided on the front surface of the portable case 7, and the patient ID is read by passing the patient ID card through the card insertion slot 4.

A host computer connection connector 5 is installed on the side surface of the portable case 7, through which it can be connected to a host computer.

Furthermore, a display 6 such as an LCD or illumination is installed on the upper front of the portable case 7, and is capable of displaying patient ID and sensor information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the medical information collection device 1, in which 10
is a control unit including a CPU (21 in Figure 3), and 11 is an RA
12 is a timer that outputs calendar data; 13 is an audio output device such as a buzzer;
14 is a card league. Other components are the same as those shown in FIG. 1 and are given the same reference numerals.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the usage and operation of the medical information collecting device 1, and blocks are divided according to functions. The input circuit 15 is a part for inputting data to the CPU 21, and includes a card league 14 and a human interface. Data discrimination means 1
6. The data storage means 171, the display command means 18, and the data output means 19 are functions of the CPU 21. Display section 2o
includes a display 6 and an audio output device 13. The output circuit 51 includes a host computer connection connector 5 and an output interface.

External device 100 is a host computer.

Now, the nurse heads to the patient's bed carrying the medical information collection device g11 connected with a predetermined sensor.

At this time, since the external device 100 is not connected to the medical information collecting apparatus 1, the display command means 18 displays on the display section 20 "data input possible".

The nurse attaches the sensor to the patient. In addition, since a pre-created patient ID card is hung on the patient's bed, if the display section 2o shows "Data entry possible", pass the patient's rD card through the card insertion slot 4. .

The data discrimination means 16 compares the ID data (for example, patient code and bed code) read from the patient ID card with pre-stored ID information, and if correct, sends it to the data storage means 17. If it is not correct, a warning will be issued on the display unit 20. Further, the calendar data inputted from the timer 12 is sent to the data storage means 17. Furthermore, sensor data is taken in at predetermined intervals, and when the same data is received three times in a row, it is sent to the data storage means 17. At the same time, the display command means 1
Send data to 8 as well.

The data storage means 17 adds a delimiter code to the above three data to form one frame data, and stores it in the memory 11.

The display command means 18 displays the name on the display section 20 for ID data, the date on the display section 20 for calendar data, and displays body temperature etc. on the display section 20 for sensor data. do.

- When the data collection for one patient is completed, the nurse presses the end key of key 3.

Then, a message "Data input possible" is displayed on the display unit 20, and data collection for the next patient becomes possible.

Walk around while doing the above for each patient.

When the medical information collection device 1 is connected to the external device 100 after completing the tour, the data output means 19 sends a signal to that effect to the display command means 18, and the display command means 18 outputs a signal to the display section 20.
``Data transfer'' is displayed. At the same time, the data output means 19 outputs the data stored in the memory 11 to the external device 100.

When it is detected that there is no unoutput data in the memory 11,
The data output means 19 displays a signal to that effect on the display command means 1.
8, and the display command means 18 displays "transfer complete" on the display section 20.

In this way, a large amount of frame data consisting of patient ID data, calendar data, and sensor data is collected in the external device 100.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the medical information collecting device of the present invention, body temperature, patient ID, etc. are directly taken in via a sensor or an ID code reader, so data can be collected efficiently and accurately.

On the other hand, since data collection is carried out by visiting the patient, it is possible to interact with the patient and have a positive impact on the patient.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a medical information collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same device, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the operation of the device shown in FIG. 1. 1...Medical information collection device 2...Sensor connection connector 4...Card insertion slot 5...Host computer connection connector 7...Portable case 10...Control unit 11...Memory 12 ...Timer 14...Card League.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A sensor connection connector for connecting a sensor such as a body temperature sensor, and an ID containing ID information such as a bed number.
An ID code reader for reading the code, a host computer connection connector for connecting to the host computer, and sensor information is taken in through the sensor connection connector, and the ID information is read by the ID code reader and the information is transmitted. 1. A medical information collection device, comprising: an information storage means for storing information; and an information output means for outputting the stored information via the host computer connection connector; the information storage means being mounted and housed in a portable case.