WO1995016970A1 - Appareil de mesure medical - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a medical measuring device that enables not only medical personnel but also patients, pregnant women, attendants, and the like to easily perform medical measurements inside medical facilities or at places other than medical facilities such as homes. Identify patients, pregnant women, etc., and according to the situation, specialists such as doctors can set measurement items, judgment criteria and comments according to the measurement results, etc., and patients and pregnant women etc.
- the present invention relates to a medical measurement device that can be used in accordance with the requirements.
- a patient or a pregnant woman may perform the puncture by themselves, or another person such as a patient accompanying the patient may perform the measurement.
- a person such as a patient or a pregnant woman who collects a sample
- a person who performs a sample measurement by operating the medical measurement apparatus of the present invention is referred to as a measurer.
- the examinee and the measurer may be the same person or different persons.
- a test solution or a test paper which visually detects a color tone change depending on an amount of a substance to be measured in a sample and discriminates a measurement result based thereon is known.
- some medical measurement devices that perform electrical measurements are devices that store the results of multiple measurements in the past and can display them as needed, in order to perform more accurate measurements and diagnoses.
- a device having a mechanism for generating a warning when measurement conditions such as temperature and analyte concentration are not the prescribed conditions Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. Sho 63-150704 and 61-4757. See the publications of No. 65).
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-296681 discloses an electronic thermometer provided with an LED that emits a body temperature value as a time-sequential digital signal by blinking. Discloses a body temperature data management system in which body temperature data can be transferred to a management device main body, and the body temperature data of the parentheses is stored together with the ID information of the subject and the measurement date and time and displayed in a graph or the like.
- the measurement items are uniquely defined, and various measurement values such as urine sugar level and blood pressure are displayed as numerical values to obtain measurement results. Yes, the judgment on the measurement results is left to the measurer (testee) who does not have specialized knowledge.
- devices with a storage mechanism for measurement results are unambiguous even when measurement is performed on a person other than a specific subject or when measurement is performed under erroneous measurement conditions.
- the measurement result Therefore, when this is viewed by specialists such as physicians, measurement results that cannot be referred to at all are also judged as clinical data, which may lead to misdiagnosis.
- the body temperature data management system disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 5-292681 has a function of managing body temperature data based on the ID information of the subject, but this system is also unique. In addition, only the body temperature is measured and stored, and it is not possible to make an appropriate and precise judgment according to the individual subject from the body temperature data. In recent years, the form of telemedicine called home medical care has increased. Medical management, especially for chronic illness or the chronic phase, is often performed at home rather than in a hospital, taking into account the patient's QOL.
- a home medical treatment support system comprising a central management device connected to a patient terminal by communication means (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-15035).
- communication means Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-15035.
- the communication means fails, or if the communication means is not available, the measurement operation cannot be performed or the judgment result is not transmitted, which is critical for patients who need urgent or continuous measurement.
- the doctor Because it is not possible to manage patients on the basis of (date and time) and measurement items, it is not possible to prevent unnecessary or meaningless measurements, and home medical care cannot be effectively operated. Disclosure of the invention
- An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is intended for medical use in which a subject such as a patient or a pregnant woman or a person with the same can perform various medical measurements at home or the like.
- a measuring device that identifies the subject and has specialized knowledge such as a physician according to the patient's medical condition, physical condition, constitution, situation, etc., according to the measurement items, judgment criteria, and measurement results Set the comment command, etc., according to the set judgment criteria, etc., judge the measurement result, output the comment according to the judgment result, and execute the command.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a medical measuring device that can use an execution result according to a measurement result.
- a measuring unit that outputs an electric signal according to the amount of a substance to be measured in a sample, and identification data determined corresponding to the subject are input, and the subject is identified based on the identification data.
- Identification means measurement items set in accordance with the subject, determination criteria for measurement results, and comments on measurement results according to the determination criteria.
- Criterion setting means that can be used only by an administrator who can make accurate judgments, and calculates the measurement result from the electric signal output from the measurement unit, and selects a comment according to the criterion from the measurement result ⁇ Determination to be displayed ⁇
- Control unit having display means for medical use Provide a measuring device.
- the identification data is configured so that only the administrator can set the identification data.
- control unit has a storage unit that stores a plurality of measurement results, and the administrator can arbitrarily read the stored measurement results.
- the control unit is configured to ask a subject a preliminary question corresponding to a measurement item to the subject, and to confirm whether measurement is being performed according to a measurement condition set according to Z or a measurement target.
- it is configured to have means, and to be able to set only the preliminary question and the Z or the measurement condition only by the administrator.
- control unit includes a timer, date and time setting means for setting a measurement date and time corresponding to the measurement item, and date and time confirmation means for confirming that the measurement is being performed on the set date and time, and Preferably, the settings are configured so that only the administrator can do so.
- the criterion setting means of the control unit is configured to be able to set a command instead of the comment or together with the comment, and further selects the command together with the judgment and display means instead of the judgment and display means. It is preferable to have a judgment execution means for executing the judgment.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram conceptually showing a configuration example of the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an example of a circuit diagram of an output unit in the measurement unit of the medical measurement device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an example of an analyzer in the measuring section of the medical measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the analysis section shown in FIG. 3 after assembly.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of signal connection between the measurement unit, the control unit, and the host in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation example of a manager in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation example of a measurer in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation example of the administrator in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation example of the measurer in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation example of the administrator in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation example of the measurer in the medical measurement apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation example of the administrator in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 shows another example of the operation example of the measurer in the medical measurement device of the present invention. It is a flow chart.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic view of an example of a display (operation panel) at the start of setting registration by the administrator in the medical measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of an example of a display display (operation panel) at the time of registration of measurement setting by an administrator in the medical measurement device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of an example of a display (operation panel) at the start of measurement by a measurer in the medical measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of an example of a display (operation panel) at the end of measurement by a measurer in the medical measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation method by an administrator and an operation inside a control unit in the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation method by a measurer and an operation inside the control unit in the medical measuring device of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 conceptually shows an example of the medical measurement device of the present invention.
- the medical measuring device 10 of the present invention can be used not only by medical workers such as doctors and nurses, but also by pregnant women, patients, This device is capable of performing medical measurements (examinations) outside of medical facilities, and basically, as shown in Fig. 1, the measurement unit 12 and the output from the measurement unit 12
- the control unit 14 outputs and displays the measurement results according to the force.
- the control unit 14 includes a control unit main body 16, a keyboard 18 and a mouse 20 for inputting various conditions, identification data of the subject, and the like.
- a display 22 for displaying measurement results, various comments, and the like is arranged on the main body 16.
- control unit 14 includes a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk as a medium for storing measurement results, personal information, and the like, or an IC card, an IC memory card, an optical card, a magnetic card, or the like.
- a drive device 28 that can read and write crab data is built-in, and a communication line 24 for connecting to an administrator's host or server at medical facilities, etc. is connected as necessary. ing.
- the drive device 28 may be externally connected instead of being built in the control unit 14.
- the input means may be a push button, a pen input, a touch panel, a voice input, or the like in addition to the keyboard 18 and the mouse '20 in the illustrated example.
- a storage medium such as a card, an IC card, an optical card, an IC memory card, a floppy disk, or the like may be used, and any known input means can be used, and the display is a display such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Not only 2, but also a hard copy such as an audio output and a pudding output may be used. Further, the display may be not only characters but also a picture including moving images.
- the input means and the display means may have a plurality of combinations.
- the instruction of the measurement operation method, the display prompting the input, the display of the comment set by the administrator, etc. are displayed in characters and pictures, and also output by voice. This makes operation easier and reduces errors.
- the information can be reliably left in the hands of the measurer.
- the measuring section 12 is supplied with a specimen to be measured of an individual such as a patient or a pregnant woman or a specimen collected from the inspected person, or supplied (loaded) with a test paper / sample holder for holding the specimen. It outputs an electric signal corresponding to the individual measurement item or the amount of the substance to be measured in the sample.
- the analysis unit 12a which is a sensor, etc., and the output from the analysis unit 12a And an output unit 12b for converting the signal into an electric signal according to the control unit 14 and outputting the electric signal.
- the analysis unit 12a may be incorporated in the output unit 12b in advance, or may be supplied (mounted) to the output unit 12b during measurement.
- a method of generating (outputting) a signal in accordance with the amount of a substance to be measured in a specimen by the measuring section 12 (analyzing section 12a), that is, the method of the present invention There is no particular limitation on the method of measuring the amount of the substance to be measured, and any known method can be used with deviations.
- the measurement method uses a specific reaction, and examples include an immunoassay, a nucleic acid measurement, and a ligand-receptor measurement.
- a particularly preferred measuring method is an immunoassay.
- a conductivity meter is used when a change in conductivity is caused by the reaction
- a potentiometer is used when a potential difference is caused by the reaction
- an electrical measuring instrument such as a potentiostat, coulomb meter, or ammeter. If the reaction involves fluorescence, a fluorometer can be used; if it emits light, an emission photometer can be used; if it shows color, a color difference meter, an absorbance meter, a reflectometer, or the like can be used. Preferably electric This is a method that uses a measuring instrument.
- Fig. 2 shows the output section 12b of the measurement section 12 when the analysis section 12a generates an electrical signal in accordance with the amount of the substance to be measured in the sample of the subject using the electrochemical reaction.
- the working electrode terminal and the counter electrode terminal of the analyzer 12a are connected to the WE terminal 30 and the CE terminal 32, respectively.
- the DZA terminal 34 and the AZD terminal 36 are connected to the digital-to-analog (D / A) conversion circuit terminal and the analog-digital (A / D) conversion circuit terminal of the control unit 14, respectively.
- a DZA circuit and an AZD circuit exist in a multifunction data input / output board AT—MI 0—16 X (National Instruments Corporation) built in the control unit body 16.
- This circuit example is a potentiostat circuit in which a control section 14 applies a potential output through a DZA terminal 34 between a working electrode and a counter electrode of an analysis section 14. Then, the current flowing through the working electrode of the analyzer 12a, which is generated in response to the amount of the analyte in the sample, is converted into a potential by a current-to-voltage conversion circuit, and is converted into an electric signal amplified by an amplification circuit. It is sent to the control unit 14 through the AZD terminal 36.
- the control unit 14 calculates the calculated value by calculating the electric signal, compares the calculated value with a judgment criterion set in advance by the administrator according to the subject, and determines the measured value based on the measurement result set in advance by the administrator. Judgment or output of comment according to the judgment result or execution of command.
- the analysis unit 12a that generates an electrical signal according to the amount of the substance to be measured in the subject's sample using an electrochemical reaction includes an enzyme sensor, an immunosensor, a nucleic acid sensor, a microbial sensor, and biotechnology.
- Various sensors known as sensors, chemical sensors, semiconductor sensors, gas sensors, etc. are available (APF Turner, I. Karube and GSWilson, Biosensors ⁇ Fundamentals and Applications, 1987; Electrochemical Sensors in Immunological Analysis, 1987; EAHHall, Biosensors' 1990) o
- FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show schematic diagrams of an example of the analysis unit 12a.
- urine is used as a sample fluid, and the amount of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in urine can be quantified, so that it is used for pregnancy diagnosis.
- hCG human chorionic gonadotropin
- a circular cellulose filter paper (12 mm ⁇ ) freeze-dried by impregnating a mixed solution of hydrogen peroxide and urea on the lower substrate 66 made of acryl was used as the absorption section 64. Will be installed.
- a circular liquid-impermeable seal (6 mm0) is affixed as a seal portion 64a at the center of the upper side surface (hereinafter, this surface is referred to as the front surface, and the reverse surface is referred to as the back surface) of the absorption portion 64 in the drawing.
- a circular porous antibody-insoluble membrane 62 (01 3 mm) in which the anti-hCG antibody has been insolubilized is superimposed on the center.
- An electrode substrate 60 is overlaid on the antibody insolubilized membrane 62.
- the electrode substrate 60 is composed of a ring-shaped silver electrode (outer diameter 6 mm0, inner diameter 3 mm0) and a ring-shaped carbon electrode (outer diameter 6 mm0, inner diameter 3 mm0) formed on the front and back sides of a PET film (18 x 44 mm) with their centers aligned. ) Is screen-printed, and a ring-shaped silver electrode (counter electrode 72) is formed on the front surface, and a ring-shaped carbon electrode (working electrode 74) is formed on the back surface. In addition, conducting to the counter electrode 72 Counter electrode terminal 72a Force Working electrode 74 is formed, and working electrode terminal 74a is formed.
- the conductive portions other than the ring-shaped electrode portions (72 and 74) and the terminal portions (72a and 74a) are covered with the resist ink and are not exposed on the surface.
- the electrode substrate 60 has a through hole 70 (3 mm0) penetrating the center of both electrodes.
- the electrode substrate 60 is laminated with the center of the through hole 70 aligned with the center of the antibody insolubilized membrane 62. Further, a circular glass woven filter paper (3 mm0) is fitted into the through hole 70 as the communication portion 58.
- a surface-treated glass fiber filter paper 56 (12 mm0) treated with a surfactant is laminated so that the center thereof is aligned with the center of the through hole 70.
- a circular liquid-impermeable seal (6mm0) is affixed as a seal portion 56a.
- an enzyme-labeled antibody-impregnated portion 54 impregnated with a peroxidase enzyme-labeled anti-hCG antibody solution in a circular glass fiber filter paper (12 mm0) and freeze-dried is placed with its center aligned with the lower layer. Further, a circular nonwoven fabric (12 mm0) is laminated thereon as the filter portion 52.
- an acrylic upper plate 50 having a sample inlet 50a (6mm0) is placed so that the center of the sample inlet 50a coincides with the center of the lower layer.
- the analysis section 12a is formed by screwing 6 and 6.
- the working electrode terminal 74a conducting to the working electrode 74 of the analysis section 12a is connected to the WE terminal 30 of the output section 12b described above, and the counter electrode terminal conducting to the counter electrode 72. 72a is connected to the CE terminal 32 of the output section 12b, respectively.
- the action extreme The analyzing unit 12a and the output unit 12b may be integrally configured so that the terminal 74a is connected to the WE terminal 30 and the counter electrode terminal 72a is connected to the CE terminal 32.
- the measurer injects a urine sample together with an electron mediator compound such as p-benzoquinone into the sample inlet 50a of the analyzer 12a, and starts the measurement by pressing the measurement start button of the controller 14 described later. I do.
- the control unit 14 sends the output electrode 12 b to the working electrode 7 4 (terminal 7 4 a) of the analysis unit 12 a and the counter electrode 7 2 (terminal 7 2 a) through the output unit 12 b.
- a mV potential is applied, and the reduction current of the working electrode 74 is measured every second.
- the current values for 3 to 5 minutes are averaged, and the hCG concentration in the sample is calculated from the internal standard relational expression set in the control unit 14. This calculated value is compared with the criterion set by the administrator.
- the sample liquid introduced into the analysis section 12a as described above is subjected to removal of foreign substances such as aggregates in the filter section 52, and then the enzyme-labeled antibody in the enzyme-labeled antibody-impregnated section 54 is dissolved and sealed. Flow through glass filter paper 56 bypassing 56 a. During this time, the hCG antigen in the sample solution reacts with the enzyme-labeled antibody to form an antigen-enzyme-labeled antibody complex. Further, the sample liquid passes through the through hole 70 of the electrode substrate 60 through the communication portion 58, enters the antibody insolubilizing membrane 62, bypasses the seal portion 64a on the lower surface, and passes through the antibody insolubilizing membrane 62. It is radially infiltrated from the center to the periphery of the inside and is absorbed into the absorbing portion 64, and dissolves a sufficient amount of the enzyme substrate in the absorbing portion 64.
- the antigen-enzyme-labeled antibody complex When the sample liquid radially infiltrates the inside of the antibody-insolubilized membrane 62, the antigen-enzyme-labeled antibody complex further undergoes a binding reaction with the insolubilized antibody to form a sandwich-type complex (insolubilized antibody-antigen-labeled). Antibody complex). Therefore, 'anti Within the body-insolubilized membrane 62, a binding distribution of the labeling enzyme is formed in accordance with the amount of the antigen. That is, as the amount of antigen in the sample solution increases, the labeling enzyme tends to be localized at the center of the circular antibody-insoluble membrane 62. Conversely, the smaller the amount of antigen in the sample solution, the more the labeled enzyme is spread over the entire antibody-insoluble membrane 62.
- the ring-shaped working electrode 74 in contact with the center of the antibody insolubilized membrane 62 and the labeling enzyme distributed on the antibody insolubilized membrane 62 are separated.
- the redox reaction of the labeled enzyme is measured as a current value mediated by electron mediator.
- electron mediator p-benzoquinone, an electron mediator, cyclically mediates the reaction of the labeling enzyme, peroxidase, to the hydrogen peroxide substrate and the electrode reaction at the working electrode 74.
- the reduction current of the electron media generated on the working electrode 74 by the electrode reaction is measured. Since this reduction current depends on mass transfer by diffusion of the electron mediator, it greatly depends on the distance between the enzyme molecule and the working electrode 74.
- the current value increases as the amount of antigen in the sample increases and the number of labeled enzyme molecules localized in the center of the antibody-insoluble membrane 62 increases. Conversely, when the amount of antigen in the sample is small and the labeled enzyme molecules are scattered throughout the antibody-insoluble membrane 62, the current value decreases. Therefore, the antigen concentration in the sample can be calculated from the current value, which is an electric signal, by using the internal standard relational expression previously determined by analyzing the sample solution containing the standard concentration of the antigen.
- the use of an electrochemical reaction has been exemplified for the measurement unit 12 including the analysis unit ⁇ 2a and the output unit 12b, but an electric signal corresponding to the amount of the substance to be measured in the sample is generated ( Output), the medical equipment of the present invention It can be used as a measuring unit 12 of the device.
- the signal from the measurement section 12 (ie, the measurement result by the measurement section 12) can be sent to the control section 14.
- the control unit 14 includes a control unit main body 16 having a display 22, a keyboard 18, and a mouse 20 connected as necessary. Calculate the measurement result, display the measurement result and the comment etc. corresponding to this measurement result on the display 22, and execute the command according to the measurement result.
- the control unit main body 16 is an arithmetic unit having a built-in microprocessor. Usually, an arithmetic unit such as a computer is preferable in terms of versatility and expandability. In this embodiment, a laptop computer Portable 486c (Connock, Inc.) is used as the control unit 16 with some extensions. Note that the above-described measuring unit may be built in the control unit main body 16 or may be connected externally.
- control unit 14 is not limited to a computer, but can be used as an arithmetic unit, a storage device, a display unit and an input unit, and can be connected to a measurement unit or a built-in device. Good. Alternatively, the control unit and the measurement unit may be integrated.
- this measurement device is in telemedicine sites such as home care.
- a preferred configuration example of the present measurement device in telemedicine will be described below.
- an administrator such as a doctor can send a judgment criterion and a comment ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ command or the like to the measurement result according to the judgment criterion to the control unit 14.
- Storage means include backed-up RAM, hard disk, magneto-optical disk (M ⁇ ), You can use a floppy disk, IC card, IC memory card, optical power card, magnetic card, etc.
- the measurer can carry the measurement by carrying the control unit 14 at home or out of the office, and use the judgment criteria and the comment ⁇ command set by the administrator at the measurement place.
- the administrator can refer to the measurement results stored in the storage device.
- This measurement result information can be used not only as a material for the measurer or the subject to deepen their understanding of the medical condition, etc., but also as a material for the manager to judge the medical condition of the subject.
- the administrator can change the criterion and the comment ⁇ command etc. for the measurement result according to the criterion, store it in the storage means of the control unit 14, and then hand it over to the measurer again. it can.
- control unit 14 Even when the control unit 14 is not configured to be portable, there is a host such as a doctor, or a comment / command for the judgment criteria and the measurement results according to the judgment criteria, etc., through the main unit serving as a server. Is stored in a portable storage means, and then the storage means is handed over to a measurer.
- portable storage means an IC card, an IC memory card, an optical card, a magnetic card, a floppy disk, a hard disk card, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk (MO) and the like can be used.
- the measurer can connect the storage means to the control unit 14 such as at home or on the go to perform the measurement, and can use the judgment criteria and the comment ⁇ command set by the administrator at the measurement place, and obtain the measurement result. It is stored in the storage means.
- the measurer brings the storage means, for example, when receiving a medical examination by the administrator, the administrator can refer to the measurement results stored in the storage means on the main body serving as the host. Depending on the situation, the administrator can determine the criteria and the measurement results according to the criteria. After the comment @ command is changed and stored in the storage means, it can be handed again to the measurer.
- Measurement results can be quickly judged based on criteria, comments, or commands set by the administrator, and prompting the measurer or examiner to take appropriate actions or suppressing unnecessary actions. It is. As a result, the burden on managers, measurers, and examinees can be reduced.
- the control unit 14 may be composed of a main unit serving as a host or a server, and 1 ′ or a plurality of terminals or clients each having a measurement unit 12.
- the administrator's host or server is connected to the operator's terminal or client via a communication line 24 or the like, and the administrator can know the status of the subject in real time and give more appropriate instructions. And actions can be taken.
- the communication line 24 can use a LAN using Ethernet when it is relatively narrow, such as in a hospital, and can use a network using a dedicated line or a public line when it is remote.
- This communication line may be a wired line such as a telephone line, or a wireless line using satellite communication or the like.
- FIG. 5 shows an example of a signal connection diagram between the measurement unit 12, the control unit 14, and the host or server 100.
- the command or the like is stored in the storage unit of the control unit 14 or the storage unit of both the control unit 14 and the host or the server.
- Storage means include card media 16a and 102 such as ROM, backed-up RAM, IC card, IC memory card, optical card, magnetic card, hard disk, magneto-optical disk (MO), floppy disk Storage media 16b and 104, such as disks, magnetic tapes, and DATs, can be used.
- FIG. 1 shows an example of a signal connection diagram between the measurement unit 12, the control unit 14, and the host or server 100.
- reference numeral 106 denotes input means such as a mouse or a keyboard in the host or server 100
- reference numeral 108 denotes a display.
- the present invention in telemedicine using the communication line 24 will be described on the assumption that the administrator performs various settings using the host or the server 100 and the operator uses the control unit 14 during measurement. I do.
- a control command group for controlling the control unit 14 is stored at least on the control unit 14 side.
- the control unit 14 when the measurer activates the control unit 14, the control unit 14 is operated by a control command group called from the storage unit in the control unit 14.
- the measurement result is written to the administrator's host or server 100 and the storage means of Z or the control unit 14.
- the administrator can call and refer to the measurement result from the storage unit in which the measurement result is written from the host or the server 100 as appropriate. Further, based on the measurement result, the administrator can appropriately change the judgment standard and the comment command for the measurement result according to the judgment standard from the host or the server 100 side. This method is preferable as a safe method because the control unit 14 can measure even if there is an abnormality in the communication line.
- the storage of the control unit 14 on the measurer side is also required. It can be written to the storage means of both the means or the control unit 14 and the host or server 100 side.
- the measurement results stored at this time include the calculated value related to the amount of the analyte in the sample, the name of the subject, the subject code, the subject name, the subject code, the measurement date, the measurement time, and the Answers are included. If these storage addresses and storage methods are standardized or standardized, it is possible for the subject or the measurer to simultaneously receive separate management by multiple managers. It is preferable from the viewpoint of self-management that the subject and the measurer can easily refer to the past measurement results when the data is written in the storage means attached to the control unit 14.
- the storage means is a card medium 16a such as an IC card, a removable storage medium such as a floppy disk, or any other removable storage medium among the storage means described above
- a measurer can use a plurality of control units 14 such as a control unit 14 at home and a control unit 14 at an operation destination, for example.
- the card can be self-managed, it is easy to manage its own health data, which is preferable from the viewpoint of protecting privacy. Further, this method is also preferable when a plurality of examinees and measurers share one control unit 14.
- the measurement result can be stored in both storage means of the control unit 14 and the host 100.
- the transfer of measurement results to the host or server is performed when requested by the administrator, when the measurement results reach the judgment criteria (in case of command setting), and when the memory of the control unit is used. It is also efficient and preferable to perform the batch operation when the column is full. Also, prior questions Triggering a transfer with a response to is also preferable in some circumstances.
- Either method can be used, taking into account the condition of the subject to be managed, the lifestyle of the manager and the subject, and costs (especially communication costs).
- the setting and measurement results are stored in the storage means of the control unit 14, so there is no problem in the measurement and judgment by the control unit 14. Absent.
- connection by the communication line described above can have an additional effect on the present measuring device. For example, even in home care, it is important to respect the patient's right to know. Especially in the case of self-managed patients, it is more effective for patients to actively participate in medical treatment. Also in this device, it is desirable that information on the measurement items and judgment criteria set by the administrator can be obtained if requested by the subject or the measurer. For example, if the control unit on the measurer side is connected to an information source such as a database existing on the host or server on the manager side or an externally connected database by a communication line, the subject or the measurer Can call up information on examinations or treatments from the control unit.
- an information source such as a database existing on the host or server on the manager side or an externally connected database by a communication line
- Examples of such information include the content of the inspection (what the inspection is for), the inspection method (how the inspection is performed), and the criterion value (how much the normal value is).
- the administrator can also set a command to call information from the information source.
- the information source embedded in the control unit such as a CD-ROM
- the connection via a communication line has a wider application.
- the measurement and determination in the control unit 14 and other functions are not based on the communication line 24 as described above.
- control unit 14 (control unit main body 16) is used as a means for identifying a subject, a person who can make a professional judgment on the amount of a substance to be measured in a sample, that is, a measurement result of a doctor or the like.
- a criterion setting means for setting criterion etc. that can be used only by an administrator who has the specialized knowledge on the operation, calculating the measurement result from the output signal from the measuring unit 12 and displaying the comment etc. 2 2
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the illustrated example has a storage means for storing (accumulating) a plurality of measurement results, and a test subject (measurement person). It has a means for asking questions in advance and a means for confirming measurement conditions.
- the identification means is a function of identifying the subject based on the identification data of the subject input by the measurer.
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the present invention has such an identification means, so that when the medical measuring apparatus 10 corresponds to a human subject, for example, a specific subject It is configured so that measurement other than the above cannot be performed, or measurement results other than the specific subject are not accumulated. Also, when the medical measuring device 10 supports a plurality of subjects, for example, when only a specific measurement can be performed according to each of the subjects or when an unnecessary measurement is performed. The configuration is such that the measurement results are not stored, and the measurement results are also stored so that only predetermined measurement results are definitely stored according to the individual to be inspected. Therefore, according to the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the present invention, the accumulated measurement results of the subject are not mixed with the measurement results of other persons, and the accumulated measurement results are stored by the administrator such as a doctor. Look, there is no wrong diagnosis.
- the identification data of the subject who can be used is not particularly limited, personal data such as the name and the date of birth of the subject, an ID code such as a personal identification number, A fingerprint, a voice (voiceprint) and the like are preferably exemplified. Or the subject Alternatively, physical means such as a security card or key owned by the operator may be used. There is no particular limitation on the method of inputting the identification data, and a keyboard 18 and a mouse 20 may be used, and an ID such as a touch panel, a barcode reader or an IC card, a magnetic force, a light force, etc. A card reader such as a force reader may be used, or a disk drive such as a floppy disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a hard disk may be used.
- any of various means for identifying an individual can be suitably used, but in particular, measurement cannot be performed unless both an ID card such as a security card and a password are input. It is preferable to be constituted as follows. If an ID card such as a health insurance card, license, or electronic medical record is available, it can be used as an ID card such as a security card, but a card issued by the administrator at the time of registration may be used.
- the identification data is settable only by the administrator.
- the setting (use) only by the administrator can be performed by not only the administrator himself, but also a measurer or a subject who has obtained the approval of the administrator can change the setting or change the setting as necessary. Including doing.
- the setting method of the identification data is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include the same method as the input method of the identification data described above.
- the criterion setting means sets a measurement item, a criterion of the measurement result, and a comment or a command for the measurement result according to the criterion, in response to the subject and the temporal change of the subject. It can be used only by administrators with medical expertise such as doctors.
- the measured values (measurement results) in medical measurements vary depending on the individual condition of the subject, such as the medical condition, individual differences among the subjects, and the number of weeks of pregnancy for pregnant women.
- the measurement items are uniquely defined and cannot be selected according to the individual examinee.
- the measured values are displayed numerically as the measured results, and it is difficult for a measurer without specialized knowledge to make a correct judgment on the measured results.
- this criterion is generally set for all people, and comments on measured values according to the criterion are “too high” or “ It is too low "and the subject cannot accurately grasp his or her condition.
- the measurement is performed to determine the pregnancy, to determine the status of the mother, or to determine the medical condition.
- Select the measurement items according to the respective measurement purpose, etc. set the criteria for the measurement results, and set the criteria for the measurement results according to the criteria. For example, "No problem""Please contact us immediately""Please come to the hospital immediately”"Please take the medicine""Please stop taking the medicine""Please measure (for another measurement item)" ”Etc., or specify the next measurement time.
- setting (or changing) of these measurement items, judgment criteria, and comments can be performed only by an administrator having specialized knowledge such as a doctor, which is necessary.
- the content can be changed according to the content.
- the command can be executed instead of, or in addition to, displaying the comment.
- a preferred example is the ability to display the comment as a kind of command, and the following commands as other commands.
- the measurement result information is transferred to the administrator's host or server via the communication line.
- a service program such as a consultation reservation status screen or a consultation reservation registration program of the administrator's host or server is called through the communication line.
- ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ retrieve information from an information source (such as a database).
- Executing such a command is preferable in telemedicine where the administrator and the subject are far apart, or in cases of high urgency. In addition, if it is expected that appropriate measures will be delayed due to reasons such as the subject or the subject being elderly, it is medically desirable that the administrator set necessary actions as commands.
- the medical measuring apparatus of the present invention the most suitable measurement for each subject is measured outside the medical facility such as at home or inside the medical facility, and the measurement result is individually applied to the subject. It is possible to obtain the judgment of the corresponding expert, and to receive the instruction of the next action such as the visit and the change of the measurement frequency. Therefore, measurement and medical treatment can be performed effectively and it is economical. Therefore, by using the medical measurement device of the present invention, the subject can live with peace of mind while checking the judgment of the measurement result at home or the like by an expert. Using the measurement results will be extremely effective for medical practice. That is, by using the medical measuring device of the present invention, it is possible to perform very good remote medical management such as home medical care.
- measurement management by an administrator having medical expertise such as a doctor or a pharmacist can be performed in a more detailed and stricter manner than in the conventional device.
- the user can check whether the equipment is used properly to prevent misdiagnosis due to erroneous measurement, measure items that are not permitted to the examinee, and misuse individual measurement information. Can be prevented.
- the identification data of the subject can be input to a predetermined subroutine for the administrator using an identification code for the administrator.
- a well-known method can be used, and a shift can be used.
- the administrator When a subject such as a patient visits a medical facility and is examined by an administrator such as a doctor, the administrator hosts measurement items, judgment criteria, comments, and commands according to the condition of the subject, etc. Through a reader / writer or a disk drive connected to the device, store and register it on a “health management card” using the same storage medium as the above-mentioned storage means such as an IC card or a floppy disk. At the same time, the personal basic data such as the name of the subject is stored together with the verification code set by the subject. Registration by this administrator requires a security card owned only by the administrator, a security code known only to the administrator, or both. The administrator hands the “health management card” set as described above to the subject together with the security card for the subject as necessary.
- the subject takes the “health management card” home and connects it to the control unit 14 of the medical measuring device 10 owned by the subject.
- the control unit 14 reads necessary settings from the “health management card” and writes the measurement results to the “health management card”.
- the control unit 14 reads necessary settings from the “health management card” and writes the measurement results to the “health management card”.
- only the security possessed by the subject alone is known to only the subject. Security code (or both) is required.
- the control unit 14 confirms whether the measurement is performed correctly by the measurement date and time, a preliminary question, etc., if necessary, then judges the measurement result according to the judgment conditions set by the administrator, and Display and execution of commands are performed. If it is difficult for the subject to perform the measurement by himself / herself, another measurer can take the place of the measurement operation.
- the control unit 14 automatically analyzes the measurement items using the connected measurement unit 12 (analysis unit 12a).
- Discrimination to-It may be configured to set.
- known means such as a connecting means, an output signal at the time of connecting the shape of the analyzing section 12a or connecting the measuring section 12, a bar code, a magnetic tape, or the like can be used.
- Judgment / display means calculates the measurement result from the electric signal output from the measurement unit 12, selects a comment from the measurement result according to the judgment criterion, and displays the comment on the display 20. .
- the determination and execution means calculates a measurement result from the electric signal output from the measurement unit 12 and further selects a command from the measurement result according to a determination criterion.
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the illustrated example has storage means for storing and storing a plurality of measurement results for each subject, and the administrator can arbitrarily read out the stored data. It is configured as follows.
- an administrator such as a doctor can perform subsequent treatment and measurement with reference to the accumulated measurement results.
- the medical measurement device of the present invention In the device 10, since the subject is specified by the identification means and the measurement is performed as described above, the measurement result of another person is not mixed, and the administrator can make an accurate judgment.
- the measurement results include not only the medical measurement data but also the measurement date and time, the measurement environment, the measurement conditions, the state of the subject, the response to the prior questions and the measurement conditions. Or various information accompanying the measurement, such as environmental information such as a temperature measured by a temperature sensor or the like.
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 in the illustrated example performs a measurement according to an interrogating means for asking a subject a preliminary question according to a measurement target and measurement conditions set according to the measurement target. It is configured to have a checking means for checking whether or not the setting is made, and that only the administrator can set prior questions and measurement conditions.
- the number of days after the subject has undergone surgery is used, while in the case of pregnancy diagnosis, The measured values are completely different depending on the number of days elapsed from the start of menstruation.
- the measured values are completely different depending on the number of weeks of pregnancy.
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the present invention asks the subject a preliminary question according to the measurement item, and selects a criterion, a comment, or a command to be used according to the answer to the question. To be configured.
- the measurement results may not be referenced at all unless various measurement conditions such as the measurement time, measurement period, and temperature conditions are observed. For example, the measurement of aldosterone, plasma renin activity, etc. must be performed early in the morning, and the measurement results will not be useful at all. Also, in the case of medication instruction, the measurement of the drug concentration in the blood depends on the time of medication, and a doctor can provide more accurate guidance by inputting it in advance with a question.
- the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the present invention has a confirmation means for confirming that the measurement is performed under the specified conditions, and performs the measurement under conditions other than the specified conditions.
- it is configured not to perform measurement or to generate an alarm, and if necessary, to generate an alarm at a specified measurement time to prompt measurement.
- the data is input and set in the control unit body 16 in advance.
- identifying means identifies the examinee, automatically Yo Le be configured to select the criteria or the like in accordance with temporal conditions, 0
- the preliminary question may relate to other measurement results such as blood or urine component measurement results such as urine sugar level and blood sugar level, blood pressure, and body temperature.
- the administrator can examine the judgment criteria and the judgment results in more detail according to the individual subject, and furthermore, the measurer (and also nurses, laboratory technicians, and other Doctors) can transmit more accurate instructions, and more favorable results can be obtained.
- these measurement items may be set in the medical measurement apparatus of the present invention.
- a measuring device for performing measurement may be connected to or incorporated in the medical measuring device of the present invention, and the medical measuring device of the present invention may be configured to automatically read these measurement results.
- C-reactive protein a representative of the acute phase proteins
- CRP C-reactive protein
- this measurement of CRP is a measurement item that is commonly used as a disease state screening, and an item that requires setting of appropriate judgment criteria according to the subject.
- Inflammatory reactions such as infectious diseases generally involve an increase in body temperature. Therefore, when the body temperature is below a certain level, it is not necessary to perform a CRP measurement.
- Criteria for CRP measurement are appropriately set according to the subject, but if the subject is 8 to 13 years old, about 200 g / dL is considered as an adult. If so, about 500 / g / dL can be used as a guide. Pregnant women and postoperative patients also need to set higher.
- the measured value is less than the criterion, make a comment stating that it is normal but need to pay attention to future changes in body temperature. If the measured value is greater than the criterion, immediately contact the attending physician. You can either give a comment to the effect that you will do this, or execute a command to call the attending physician with a pager.
- the following table shows the pre-quality according to the measurement items in the medical measurement device of the present invention. Examples of questions, cutoff values, comments, etc. are shown below.
- Ovulation is expected within 20mlU / ml, 20mlU / ml or more and 48h R5].
- Ovulation is expected within 24 hours of 20mlU / ml and 20mlU / nU Shuman.
- Ovulation is expected within 36 hours of 20 inlU / ml or more, 20 mlU / ml or more.
- Hemoglobin 1 Not determined the day before. 50ng / ml Also, measure the amount of silk.
- ASO The age of the subject is not limited. None It is a normal value, but please contact us immediately for confirmation. Please set again next week.
- the judgment criteria, comments, and pre-questions can be changed by the manager in a timely manner according to the condition of the subject, individual differences, and the like. is there.
- the cut-off value of the blood CEA measurement is usually 5 ng / ml, but the average value of the blood CEA obtained from the measurement for a certain period in the past and the soil standard deviation If the value was 3.0 ⁇ 1. Ong / ml, a more thorough measurement can be performed by resetting the cutoff value to 4 ng / ml.
- the measurement of urinary LH concentration sets the measurable time from 4 to 8 o'clock, and the criterion (cut-off value) is set around 2 OmIU / ml. .
- the measurement of urinary LH concentration in the past 3 months indicates that the urinary LH concentration during ovulation is known to be lower than that of a normal woman (over 2 OmlU / ml).
- set the measurable time to 4 to 8 o'clock and 16 to 20 o'clock, and take into account the low urinary LH concentration to cut off.
- the urinary LH concentration peak during the ovulation period can be found more accurately.
- Last time 0.5 mIU / ml or more This time, less than the previous measurement, and 4 weeks later.
- Last time 0.5 mIU / ml or more
- an administrator having specialized knowledge such as a doctor first sets and registers various measurement requirements such as measurement items and judgment criteria in the apparatus according to the subject, and Set up.
- the administrator first inputs an identification signal such as his / her personal identification number so that the measurement requirements and the like can be set in the apparatus, and then sets the medical measurement apparatus 10 of the present invention to the state.
- Subject patient name
- patient ID code patient ID code
- measurement item can be multiple or singular
- criterion cut-off value
- measurement result is above or below cut-off value, depending on the subject used Enter and register each comment, measurement start and end date, measurable time, and presence / absence of measurement time alarm.
- the preset data that the device basically has is automatically set.
- Each registration item is stored in a memory corresponding to each of the control unit main bodies 16.
- patient names and patient ID codes are stored in memory for identification means
- measurement items, cut-off values, and comments are stored in memory for determination criteria setting means, and when measurement is started, etc., memory is used for confirmation means. Is stored in the memory corresponding to
- the medical measuring device 10 is ready for use by the patient.
- the patient first enters the patient name, patient ID code, and measurement items.
- the control unit main body 16 reads each item from the corresponding memory and checks whether the input clause is correct.
- the measurement unit 12 If the measurement date and time are correct, a message to that effect is displayed on the display 22, the measurement unit 12 is set, the sample is supplied to the measurement unit 12, and the measurement is started.
- the output signal (electrical signal) from the measuring unit 12 is sent to the judgment and display means of the control unit main unit 16 and O o
- the measurement result is calculated from the output signal, Based on the result, a comment corresponding to the criterion is selected and displayed on the display 22. At the same time, necessary data such as the measurement date and time and the measurement result are stored in the storage means.
- FIG. 8 operation of the administrator
- FIG. 9 operation of the measurer
- FIGS. 8 and 9 are basically the same as those in FIGS. 6 and 7 described above except that a preliminary question is set, and therefore the following description mainly focuses on the differences. The same applies to FIGS. 10 to 13).
- the administrator enters and registers the pre-question questions and the comments on the answers (judgments) to the questions in addition to the patient ID code and the like.
- the measurer inputs the measurement item and the patient ID code, and the validity of the input clause is confirmed. In this example, the input of the patient name is omitted by substituting the patient ID code.
- it is checked whether or not a preliminary question has been set. If there is a preliminary question, the preliminary question is displayed on the display 2'2.
- the measurer inputs the answers to the preliminary questions, and then performs the measurement according to the instructions from the device as shown in the flowchart and the specified procedure.
- FIG. 10 operation of the administrator
- FIG. 11 operation of the measurer
- the administrator unlocks the hardware (control unit main body 16) using the personal identification number or ID code, and inputs the patient ID code, measurement permitted items, measurement start date and time, and the like.
- the setting of the patient name is omitted by using the patient ID code instead.
- the correctness of the measurement item at the time of measurement is automatically determined by the method described above when the measurement chip (analysis unit 12a or output unit 12b) is connected to the medical measurement device 10. The comment when the judgment is made and the measurement item is different is input in advance. The operator connects the measurement chip and enters the patient ID code.
- the patient ID code, the measurement item (automatically determined from the measurement chip as described above), and the correctness of the measurement date and time according to the measurement item are determined, and if necessary, comments according to the determination result are made. Is displayed on the display 22 and after it is confirmed that all the measurement conditions match the set conditions, the measurement is performed according to the instructions from the apparatus and the prescribed procedure.
- FIGS. 12 operation of the administrator
- FIG. 13 operation of the measurer
- This example is an operation example in which the medical measuring apparatus 10 of the present invention is connected to the host 100 on the administrator side, and is not a cut-off value for determining a measured value but a cut-off value.
- a calculation formula is set, and the measurement result is determined from the calculated value and a comment is displayed.
- the administrator unlocks the software of the host using a password or ID code, etc., and if there is measurement result information beforehand, checks the data. Next, enter whether new registration or setting registration has been modified, and if necessary, modify the setting registration according to the patient data confirmation result, etc. Correct the necessary items, and input a new patient name, measurement item, etc. for new registration. Then lock the software.
- the operator connects the measurement chip and enters the patient ID code. As a result, the correctness of the patient ID code, the measurement item (automatically determined from the measurement chip), the measurement date and time, etc. is determined, and if necessary, a comment corresponding to the determination result is displayed on the display 22. After it is confirmed that the value matches the set conditions, the measurement is performed according to the instructions from the device and the specified procedure.
- FIG. 14 operation panel at the start of setting registration by an administrator
- FIG. 15 operation panel at the time of registration of measurement setting by an administrator
- the display example of the display 22 shown in Fig. 16 Operaation panel at the start of measurement by the operator
- Fig. 17 Display panel of administrator comment at the end of measurement by the operator. I do.
- the display 22 shown in Fig. 1 is a liquid crystal display, and characters and keyboard operations can be input to the frames and push buttons set on the screen using keys. It is.
- the control unit 14 is displayed on the display 22 and the request for input of the administrator password is displayed. Is done. ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ?
- the control unit compares the entered code with the registered password, and if they match, the display 22 displays the setting registration operation panel shown in Fig. 15. Is displayed. If they do not match, go back to Start and ask for the administrator password again.
- a patient named "T.Yamauchi” is registered with the code name "CHU1", and the determination criterion is "50 I UZL" for the analyte "urinary hCG”. I'm trying to set it. If the measurement result is higher than this criterion, display the comment ⁇ irritation that you are pregnant, please contact us immediately M Hospital (Tel. 03-XXXX-XXX) '' If the result is less than this criteria, please comment, "No signs of pregnancy. Please contact us at any time if in doubt.M Hospital (Tel.
- the measurement permission start date is set to “current time”
- the measurement permission end date is set to “October 31 this year”
- there is no limitation on the measurement day but the measurement permission time range Is limited to the early morning of "4: 0 00-8: 0 0".
- the alarm is set not to sound. If these settings are acceptable, enter the administrator password and press the “registration confirmation push button”, and the respective setting conditions will be stored in the storage unit of the control unit 14.
- FIG. 16 which is an example of the operation panel at the start of measurement by the control unit 14 assumes a case where the person to be inspected and the subject are the same person. Let's start measurement with control unit 14 Then, the operation panel of FIG. 16 is displayed on the display 22.
- This operation panel includes a subject name selection ring switch, a subject PIN code input frame, a measurement date display frame, a measurement time display frame, an analyte selection ring switch, a measurement result display frame, and a measurement result display frame.
- Graphic indicator, comment display frame (Remarks) past data display graphic indicator
- ring switch for selecting whether or not to record measurement results
- push button for selecting whether to continue the next measurement, etc. .
- the operator must select the subject, enter the correct subject ID code, and select an authorized analyte before the measurement can begin. Also, measurement cannot be started unless within the measurement permission date or the measurement permission time range permitted by the administrator. If the settings are correct and meet the administrator's permission conditions, the past measurement data of the subject will be displayed as a line graph on the graphic indicator for the past day, and a message prompting the measurement will be displayed as ⁇ Remarks J If the measurement is not permitted, the reason for the disapproval is displayed in the “Remarks” box and the control returns to the initial state.
- measurement in this example, “urinary hCG” is selected as the analyte, so the measurer sets the hCG analysis unit shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 as the measurement unit. Then, introduce a urine sample and start measurement. After 5 minutes, the measurement result is displayed, and the comment set by the administrator is displayed in the “ RRemarks ” box according to the judgment criteria set by the administrator.
- the display panel shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display 22.
- the comment “Congratulations, I think you are pregnant. Please contact me as soon as possible. M Hospital (Tel. 03-XXXX -XXXX) "is displayed.
- FIG. 18 (administrator side) and FIG. 19 (measurer side).
- the operation diagram of Fig. 18 is shown in the flowchart of Fig. 6 and the operation panel diagram (display of the display 22) of Figs. 14 and 15.
- the operation diagram of Fig. 19 is shown in the flowchart of Fig. 7 and the flowchart of Fig. 1. 6 and Fig. 17 respectively.
- the control unit 14 enters the operation mode shown in FIG.
- the administrator password input from the keyboard is compared with the administrator registration code stored in the storage means by the comparator ⁇ 10, and if they match (Tru ⁇ ), the And gate 1 (Andl The same applies to the following gates) and And Gate 2 is opened.
- Keyboard 1 8 Input from push button switch and slide switch displayed on the operation panel ⁇
- Various set conditions are stored in temporary memory (RAM) through And Gate 1, and “Register?” Is pressed.
- the button switch is pressed, the output of the And gate 2 becomes True, the And gate 3 is opened, and the setting in the temporary memory is written and stored in the corresponding area of the storage means.
- the control unit or host When the operator activates the measurement command group, the control unit or host enters the measurement operation mode shown in Fig. 19. In this operation mode, the output of the current time information of the timer built in the control unit 14 is compared by the comparator 112 with the information group relating to the measurement date and time restriction setting stored in the storage means. If the output of the current time information of the timer is within the measurable date and time limit, the comparator 1 1 and 2 outputs “due” and opens the And gate 1 and the And gate 3. If the administrator has set an alarm in the storage means, an alarm such as a buzzer will be issued when the And gate 3 is opened.
- the And gate 1 When the subject name is selected by the ring switch on the panel of the control unit 14, when the And gate 1 is open, it is set in the storage means corresponding to the ring switch of the selected subject name.
- the registered patient name, registered patient ID code, and registered measurement item are called.
- the called registered patient ID code is compared with the examinee's ID password entered on the keyboard by the comparator 114, and if it is correct (True), the And gate 2 is opened.
- the And gate 2 When the And gate 2 is open, the measurement item selected by the ring switch is compared with the previously registered measurement item by the comparator 116. If the output of this comparator 1 16 is True, the switch that causes the installed measuring section 12 to start measurement becomes effective, and the storage means corresponding to the ring switch of the selected analyte is stored.
- Judgment criteria cut-off value
- the operator installs the measuring unit 12, introduces the sample into the measuring unit 12 (analyzing unit 12 a), and sets the measurement start switch (indicated by reference numeral 122 in FIG. 19) on the operation panel. Then, the measurement is started in the measuring unit 12 and the object measured by the electric signal is measured. Fixed result X is output. Comparing X and C is performed by comparators 1 18 and 1 220, and depending on the result of X ⁇ C or X ⁇ C, the And gate 4 is opened, and the And gate 5 is opened and the corresponding management is performed. The user setting comment is output (displayed) on the display panel through the Or gate 2. Further, the measurement result of the analyte is recorded in the storage means through the gate 1 together with information such as the patient ID code, the measurement item, and the measurement time.
- all items need not be stored in a single storage means, but may be divided into a plurality of storage means or may be stored in a plurality of storage means with the same contents. May be.
- a method of storing a plurality of data in a plurality of storage means is desirable from the viewpoint of data security.
- the storage means does not need to be a storage means fixed to the control unit, and may be a storage means of a host connected by a communication line or the like, or a storage such as an IC card removable from the control unit.
- the means may be as described above.
- the command is stored in the storage unit as a file including a command group described in a language executable by the CPU of the control unit.
- Commands written in a language executable by the CPU of the control unit include macro control commands written in, for example, machine language or assembler, or written in a high-level language such as C, Fortran, or Basic. Included programs. Also, if you want the CPU to control devices built-in or externally connected to the control unit, such as the measurement unit, storage device, alarm device, communication interface, modem, facsimile, data input / output interface, relay circuit, etc.
- the command group in this case is a command group for specifying the address on the storage device storing the setting to be changed and rewriting the content.
- the command to write the parameter 2 (set value) by specifying the logical address as parameter 1 It should be saved as a command file.
- These commands may be set by the administrator, but the frequency of use is high, and the commands are filed and prepared in advance in the device. It is desirable to specify the file name and parameters.
- a preset command file memory rewrite command
- parameter 1 is set to indicate that the criterion is to be changed
- the parameter is set.
- Set 2 to specify the changed criteria.
- the measurement result X of the analyte calculated from the electric signal in the measurement section is compared with the criterion C by the comparator, and the corresponding administrator setting command file is called from the storage means. Get out and run.
- all necessary administrator setting command files are stored in the storage means in advance, and the method of selecting a file when the administrator registers the subject is a simple and error-free method. is there.
- Commands are executed.
- the above-described command execution means is one of the preferred examples, and the control unit can execute the command and the deviation can be used.
- the medical measuring device of the present invention not only medical personnel such as doctors, but also patients and pregnant women and other inspected persons, and persons with such medical personnel, can perform medical treatment at home.
- Various medical measurements can be performed at medical facilities outside and outside the facility, and those with specialized knowledge such as physicians according to the medical condition, physical condition, constitution, situation, etc. of the individual subject
- the subject can be treated with peace of mind while obtaining the expert's judgment on the measurement results at home, etc., and by using the measurement results, it is extremely effective for medical treatment, etc. Help.
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