Integrated processing of ECG's in a hospital information system

Abstract

The ECG handling in the University Hospital of Utrecht is composed by a system consisting of acquisition and storage of ECG signals, computer analysis, data management, and storage of readings in a patient data base. The last two modules are part of a Hospital Information System (HIS). The modular structure of the system, enhanced by a condensed report coding system enables a close integration of computer analysis, cardiological expertise and administration. The experience with this system and the advantages of the integration in a HlS are discussed.