Abstract: A method for operating a plurality of user interfaces coupled to a plurality of medical devices through a communication network is provided. The method includes performing medical diagnostics on a patient using at least two of the plurality of medical devices, wherein the user interface is configured to control the at least two of the plurality of medical devices, and displaying a result of the medical diagnostics on at least one of the plurality of user interfaces.

Abstract: A technique for scheduling health care resources includes identifying particular characteristics of either the resources required for a procedure to be scheduled, or characteristics of a scheduling request. The characteristics may include a particular type of resource, its capabilities, skill levels of personnel, and so forth. Characteristics of requests may include urgency levels of procedures, urgency levels of service to be performed on required equipment, and so forth. Based upon the characteristics, the needed resources are scheduled, and schedules for each of the resources may be created, updated or modified. The characteristics may serve as a basis for prioritizing either the resources, the requests, or both.

Abstract: A technique for scheduling health care resources accesses performance data for any relevant resources required or desired for carrying out a procedure. The resources may include equipment, facilities, personnel, service providers, and so forth. The performance data may include indications of durations required for each of the resources for the particular type of procedure to be scheduled, as well as lead times for ordering resources, transit of the resources, and so forth. The information may further include preferences, such as patient and physician preferences that may affect the times required for the resources. Further information may include training or skill level of personnel, and so forth. Based on the information, one or more schedules for the required resources are updated, established, modified, or otherwise altered.

Abstract: A technique is described for performing domain-specific analysis, structuring, mapping and classification of data entities, such as text document, images, audio data, waveform data, and so forth. A domain definition is established that includes a plurality of classification axes and labels for each axis. Data entities are accessed that potentially have attributes of interest classifiable in accordance with the axes and labels. Pertinent entities are then identified based upon their attributes, and the entities are classified. The classification and the entities themselves, or portions thereof, may be stored in a knowledge base for further classification, search and reference. Complex combinations of classifications, including combinations by reference to data of different type are possible by virtue of the domain definition and rules or algorithms called on by the definition for one-to-many mapping of the entities to the axes and labels.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for producing an image of an object with a multi-slice imaging apparatus having a row of detectors are provided. The method includes generating a first partial image using projection data acquired at a first imaging position in a step-and-shoot imaging mode, generating a second partial image using projection data acquired at a second imaging position, and combining the partial images to form a final image.

Abstract: A patient identification card system and method for efficient medical care. The present invention provides an improved patient identification card system for efficient medical care including a patient card, a patient card access device, and a medical report. The present invention also provides an improved patient identification card system for efficient medical care including a patient card, a physiologic sensor network, a patient card access device, and a data processor. The present invention also includes a method for obtaining patient information using a patient card including inputting a request to a data processor, processing the request with the data processor, and outputting the processed information to a medical report.

Abstract: A method for computing volumetric perfusion using a computed tomography imaging (CT) system is presented. The method includes irradiating a spatially dynamic object within a field of view of the computed tomography imaging system for requisite view angle positions of the gantry. Furthermore, the method includes operating the computed tomography imaging system in a continuous data acquisition mode to acquire projection data representative of the spatially dynamic object. In addition, the method includes processing the projection data to generate time-resolved projection data. Reconstructions are generated using the time-resolved projection data. Additionally, the method includes computing the volumetric perfusion in the spatially dynamic object using the reconstructed data. Computer-readable medium that afford functionality of the type defined by this method is also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique.