6.7 : Computers in medicine Flashcards
where are computers are used in medicine ?
- keeping patients records and pharmcy records
- the use of 3D printing many areas of surgery and customised medicines
whu do doctors and hospitals keep accureate records of all their patients ?
to ensure the correct diagnosis and treatment
why is data shared between medical practitioners and pharmacies ?
to ensure no drugs prescribed which interact with each other in unsafe manner
what does databases allow ?
- quick and easy search for patient records , this could be important in emergency situations , when accessing patients medical history could meant the difference between life and death , it also means that the medication can be prescribed without issuing papers they can just send and e-mail .
what sort of data is required on a ptaient data bise :
- a unique identification number
- name and address
- gender
- date of birth
- doctor
- any known allergies
- medical history
- blood groups
- any current diagnosis
- any current treatments
- additinal information such as X-rays or CT scans
where do we use 3D printers in medicine ?
- surgical and diagnostic aids
- prosthetics
- artificial vessels
- tissue engineering
- customised medicines
what does the 3d printer enables ?
to print out anatomical parts u
why are anatomical parts used
in aid towards diagnosis and surgical procedures
what are the devices that the patient is scanned by ?
CT
MRI
explain what is a CT ?
CT stands for computed tomography
- CT involves producing images of the internal parts of the body in a series of thin slices less than 0.1 mm thick
explain what is MRI ?
- MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging )
- MRI uses strong magnetic fields , and radio waves to produce a series of images of the internal organs in the body
what does a 3d printer allow in a surgery situation ?
- when the doctor prints a 3D image of the organ it will help him doing an accurate diagnosis and when shown to the patient it will make him more engaged rather than the traditional way of consulting , it also will help the doctor with pre-surgical as he can plan out the surgery which would reduce the chance of any errors , for example they can use the hard nylon objects . for example if the patient leg is broken they can use this object to test out the screws and the position of the plate etc.
what are prosthetics ?
( false arms , hands and legs )
what is the benefits of prosthetics ?
while state-of-the art myoelectric prosthetics costs tens of thousands of dollars , a 3D printed prosthetic can cost up to 100 dollar , so more people now can afford to buy it ,but there is still much research needed in this field
what did the 3D printing of bio-compatible materials ( cells and supporting structure) ?
it enabled the producing of artificial cells and tissue within supporting structures
