ECG waveforms are available clinic-wide

JiveX ECG enables quick and effective diagnosis

 

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most common examinations in medicine. Thanks to modern data compressing it is possible to reproduce the cardiac streams digitally on a monitor and to assess findings. For an optimal workflow the ECG devices will receive information from a patient information system (eg, HIS) and save the final examinations in a clinic-wide available image management system (PACS). With JiveX ECG based on the communication standard DICOM VISUS integrates ECG devices from the leading manufacturers in the market. The exchange with the hospital information system (HIS) will be established via HL7 interfaces.

 

Fast and effective finding

Doctors have easy-to-use measurement functions available. In unclear waveforms he can blow up the curve at the push of a button, or select a different display on the screen. Also a comparison with preliminary examinations at the same workplace is not a problem. For example the last image of the lung or a cardiac catheterization film may support the evaluation. In addition to saving time, the diagnostic reliability is increased. All results can be documented in the form of a summary report revision-proof and be stored.

 

Flexible archiving, fast access

Archiving of the images and reports is flexible, it is adapted to meet the individual needs of the house. Thus, the data can be stored on CD or DVD in a single media archive, or stored in network structures in the Storage Area Network (SAN). The newest opportunity offers PACS Storage Service (SSP), in which the data are stored in an external archive. The payment depends on the usage.

 

Essential support in the practice

In the Augusta-Hospital Bochum, the system is in use for over a year. Dr. Olaf Hagen, head of the Medical and Geriatric Clinic sees substantial benefits for his work: "All the ECGs are provided at any time together with other images, findings and other information. In findings I am able to make electronic measurements and increase the measurement distances easily. Finally, we now have better opportunities in demonstrating the ECG. In a conference it was almost impossible to show the small strip of paper with the ECG trace to the colleagues - at least so that they recognize something."