Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automatically determining compliance of industry standard protocols and/or accreditation standards for medical diagnostic imaging, such as for ultrasound imaging systems. The systems and methods select a first medical image from a set of medical images, and identify a structure of interest based on a diagnostic selection. The diagnostic selection may represent a calibration mode or a certification mode. The systems and methods identify a measurement based on the structure of interest and the diagnostic selection, and generate advisory information for the medical diagnostic imaging system based on the measurement with respect to a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Devices and methods comprise or provide an ECG recording device containing a mailable base and electrode assembly and/or other means engageable with the base to receive ECG signals from a subject during a self-administered ECG examination. The devices and methods may also include a single-use or limited-use ECG recording device, in which the base is disposable or reusable or recyclable. In addition, the device may be self-contained, battery-operated, portable, disposable, mailable to a location remote from an ECG examination, provide feedback, indicate its method of use, including graphically depicting same, contain a finger cuff and/or sensor pad for receiving ECG signals, and/or contain a memory. Preferably, the base conforms to various body shapes and/or sizes, is made of flexible and/or semi-flexible material, and/or contains a receptor, such as sealable blood well.

Abstract: A method for assigning an ECG for purposes of conducting a clinical trial is disclosed herein. The method includes assigning an ECG to a primary reader, selectively reassigning the ECG to the primary reader, and selectively assigning the ECG to a secondary reader. The method also includes automating the assignment of the ECG to a primary reader, automating the selective reassignment of the ECG to the primary reader, and/or automating the selective assignment of the ECG to a secondary reader in order to minimize manual labor requirements.

Abstract: A method for configuring monitoring devices in a clinical study is disclosed herein. The method includes inputting configuration data into a configuration apparatus, providing a plurality of patient monitoring devices adapted for use in a clinical study, and connecting each of the plurality of patient monitoring devices to the configuration apparatus. The method also includes automatically transmitting the configuration data from the configuration apparatus to each of the plurality of patient monitoring devices such that each of the plurality of patient monitoring devices is generally identically configured in a manner that minimizes labor requirements.

Abstract: An electrode set is disclosed herein. The electrode set includes a base comprising an insulating material, and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base. The electrodes comprise a generally exposed conductive material. The electrode set also includes a plurality of conductors disposed on the base. The conductors comprise a generally insulated conductive material, and are each connected to one of the electrodes. The electrodes are positioned on the base relative to each other so that they can be collectively placed on specific portions of a patient's anatomy.

Abstract: A method for assigning an ECG for purposes of conducting a clinical trial is disclosed herein. The method includes assigning an ECG to a primary reader, selectively reassigning the ECG to the primary reader, and selectively assigning the ECG to a secondary reader. The method also includes automating the assignment of the ECG to a primary reader, automating the selective reassignment of the ECG to the primary reader, and/or automating the selective assignment of the ECG to a secondary reader in order to minimize manual labor requirements.

Abstract: Various methods related to encoding and retrieving physiological data, such as digital ECG data, via a set of binary data are provided. In one embodiment, the set of binary data may be generated from the physiological data and printed on a printout of the physiological data or some other suitable medium. In another embodiment, the set of binary data may be scanned or otherwise acquired, and decoded to reconstruct all or a portion of the original set of physiological data. Additional methods and articles of manufacture are also provided.

Abstract: A method for conveying information is disclosed herein. The method for conveying information includes providing a drug data bar code having drug data, transferring the drug data bar code to a patient, providing a bar code reader adapted to read the drug data bar code, and implementing the bar code reader to read the drug data bar code and thereby obtain the drug data such that the drug data can be accounted for in a subsequently performed medical procedure. A corresponding system is also provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods comprise or provide an ECG recording device containing a mailable base and electrode assembly and/or other means engageable with the base to receive ECG signals from a subject during a self-administered ECG examination. The devices and methods may also include a single-use or limited-use ECG recording device, in which the base is disposable or reusable or recyclable. In addition, the device may be self-contained, battery-operated, portable, disposable, mailable to a location remote from an ECG examination, provide feedback, indicate its method of use, including graphically depicting same, contain a finger cuff and/or sensor pad for receiving ECG signals, and/or contain a memory. Preferably, the base conforms to various body shapes and/or sizes, is made of flexible and/or semi-flexible material, and/or contains a receptor, such as sealable blood well.

Abstract: A technique is provided for encoding physiological data, such as a digital ECG, as a set of high-resolution symbols. The set of high-resolution symbols may be printed on a printout of the physiological data or other suitable medium. The set of high-resolution symbols may scanned, or otherwise acquired, and decoded to reconstruct all or a portion of the original set of physiological data.

Abstract: A method and system of encoding physiological data. In one embodiment of the invention, raw data is transformed into formatted images and then the formatted images are encoded. The data is transferred at full resolution once to a main server and then the superimposition of the data is encoded using a compression scheme. Preferably, the data is encoded using difference-based encoding, such as MPEG encoding. Encoding the data in this way makes it possible to perform data analysis on a wide variety of workstations, not just high-performance machines.