Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care
used for patients who cannot exercise; a medication that simulates the effect of exercise is given to increase the blood flow and heart rate
adenosine stress test
computerized tomography:
his noninvasive, computerized X-ray permits physicians to see clear, cross-sectional views of both bone and body tissues and to find abnormalities such as tumors or bleeding
areas where information is entered
fields
the ultimate networked system, which links millions of computers throughout the world
Internet
computers can be linked together
networks
means a basic understanding of how a computer works and the applications used in your field or profession
computer literacy
database
an organized collection of information
when a group of related records is combined
file
light beams that can be focused precisely
lasers
secure online websites are established by a physician, health care facility, or other health care provider
patient portals
computer-aided design
individuals who make prosthetics, or artificial parts, can custom design individualized prosthetics such as hands, legs, fingers, and other body parts that will precisely match the physical requirements of the individual for whom they are designed
dobutamine stress test:
used for patients who cannot exercise; a medication that simulates the effect of exercise is given to increase the blood flow and heart rate
echocardiogram: uses technology to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart
protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
firewalls
this computerized, body-scanning method uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation
magnetic resonance imaging
which can sit on a desktop
personal computer
computer-assisted instruction
educational computer programming designed for individualized use
a computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient's heart
electrocardiogram
allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records between agencies in a national network
health information exchange
a very large mainframe computer that can control the launch of a rocket to outer space
mainframe computer
the device's computer composes a three-dimensional image from the radiation detected
positron emission tomography:
an ECG run while the patient is exercising
exercise stress test
ergonomics
an applied science used to promote an individual's safety and well-being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
a surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery
image-guided surgery
such as a handheld tablet, smartphone, or personal digital assistant
microcomputer
uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer
radiation therapy