DIGITALIZATION OF EXAMS OBTAINED FROM AN EXISTING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANALOG EQUIPMENT IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (HUOL/UFRN) AND THEIR INTEGRATION WITH THE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION (Atena Editora)

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of death in the world. Diagnosing these diseases quickly and accurately is of great importance in the treatment of patients. The analysis of the electrocardiogram (ECG) test, since its invention, has been one of the most used tools for carrying out this diagnosis. The exams are performed using electrocardiograph equipment. In some hospitals, this equipment still records these records in printed form for analysis by the clinical team, with no connection to the existing electronic medical record system. With the expansion of increasing computerization in health services, recording patient records in digital format is significant. The Onofre Lopes University Hospital (HUOL) uses a tool developed by EBSERH, called AGHU, adopted as a standard for all University Hospitals. This project proposes the digitalization of electrocardiogram exams at the HUOL cardiology outpatient clinic. Work was carried out with the aim of making the ECG accessible for storage, consultation and research by the institution's medical team, teachers, students and researchers. Software produced by the equipment manufacturer was used to digitize the exam directly into the computer, and with the IT team the AGHU module was implemented on the computers available in the cardiology outpatient clinic. It is concluded that the analog equipment, with the addition of software, performed the examination in digital format, facilitating diagnosis, improving patient care and giving access to all members of the institution at the same time.