Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care
A cardiac diagnostic test where adenosine is injected to dilate coronary arteries, simulating the effect of exercise for patients unable to use a treadmill.
adenosine stress test
A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways
database
Often called "email," it is the exchange of stored messages from one user to one or more recipients via the internet
electronic mail
Security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
firewalls
A medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
The ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, ranging from basic use to advanced problem-solving
computer literacy
A non-imaging or imaging stress test used for people who cannot exercise; it uses a drug to make the heart beat faster and harder
dobutamine stress test
The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, specifically designed to minimize physical discomfort and fatigue
ergonomics
The electronic mobilization of health care information across organizations within a region, community, or hospital system
health information exchange (HIE)
A large, high-speed computer that supports many users and programs simultaneously; used by large organizations for bulk data processing
mainframe computer
Software used by architects, engineers, and drafters to create precision drawings or technical illustrations
computer-aided design (CAD)
A type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves
echocardiogram
A test used to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment (usually a treadmill)
exercise stress test
Any surgical procedure where the surgeon uses tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images to guide the procedure.
image-guided surgery (IGS)
A small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor (e.g., a desktop PC or laptop).
microcomputer
An interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.
computer-assisted instruction (CAI)
A test that records the electrical signal from your heart to check for different heart conditions
electrocardiogram (ECG)
The smallest units of information you can access in a database
fields
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Internet
a group of 2 or more computer systems linked together
networks
An imaging procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to create detailed pictures, or scans, of areas inside the body.
computerized tomography (CT)
A digital version of a patient's paper chart that is real-time and patient-centered
electronic health record (EHR)
A collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename
file
Devices that emit light through a process of optical amplification; used in healthcare for surgery, vision correction, and skin treatments
lasers
A diagnostic test used to evaluate blood flow to the heart
nuclear stress test