A universal bio-signal and pattern acquisition, processing and decision supporting system

A low-cost Clinical Information System has been developed, enabling the management of several types of Clinical Information and providing Medical Decision Support during the routine Hospital Operation. The system allows for through an A/D interface in vivo electrical and non-electrical signal acquisition. Furthermore, ECG and other biosignal paper print-outs, as well as in vitro diagnostic patterns, may be scanned into the system. Thus, the system permits the formation of knowledge-bases and provides further decision support on a case based reasoning basis, at the time in ECG assessment and lipoprotein and haemoglobin gel evaluation. The system provides further means for quasi real-time respiration and vigilance monitoring through thermo-couple and single-lead EEG biosignal acquisition and processing. The system offers flexible and low-cost solutions for physiological parameter monitoring, management and evaluation