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Working with cases
The word "case" refers to all the information relating to a specific cardiac or monitoring event. This includes information recorded by supported defibrillators and information entered by a user. For information about supported defibrillators, see
Supported defibrillators on page .
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The first step in working with ECG information (ECG) is to create a case. You can do this in the following ways:
• Use the case wizard to download data from a defibrillator or its data card
• Import a case with an ECG from a .
mic
, .
hic
. or .
cod file created by another application, such as Data Messenger
.
Mic files are created by the export function of products such as HeartStart Data
Messenger and Event Review Pro.
.
Hic files are created by third-party ePCR software using the Philips Software
Development Kit (SDK).
.
Cod files are created by the export function of older products such as Review
Express Connect and Event Review Pro 3.5.
• Create a case that does not have ECG information in it yet and add it later
Starting the cases feature
To create, review, and manage cases, click the Cases navigation button.
On the Navigation Pane, the database records appear, and on workspace, the All
Records table appears.
For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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Understanding the Cases navigation pane
Use the Cases navigation pane to work with ECG information. You can complete the following tasks in Cases:
• Download information from a supported defibrillator or its data card
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• Import information from a patient data file created by another HeartStart product, such as Data Messenger
• Add information such as patient demographics, initial treatment, and notes to clarify or comment on a defibrillator event
If you select information from a drop-down list, your choice persists the next time you use the field. At that time, you can select another value.
Use the Database Records pane to access cases in the database.
Creating a case (including ECG) with the Case
Wizard
The wizard that is available on the Getting Started pane and the File menu guides you through the steps required to add/download patient data from a defibrillator or its data card, create a case, and complete some basic tasks.
After briefly displaying a message listing the completed tasks, the wizard displays the page for the next task.
To start the wizard
1.
On the navigation pane, click the Getting Started navigation button.
2.
On the Getting Started navigation pane, click Case Wizard.
3.
In the Welcome Page window, click Next to continue.
The Attach ECG page appears.
Attaching (adding) an ECG
To attach an ECG from a Philips defibrillator or its data card
1.
Use the table in
Adding ECGs table on page .
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to identify the method used to add/download an ECG from your defibrillator.
2.
Follow the instructions in
Adding ECGs on page .
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3.
Click Next.
The Case Summary page appears.
Entering case summary information
On the Case Summary page, you can handle case information three ways:
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• Add new information
• Accept the information that the defibrillator provides
• Override the information from the defibrillator
All information is saved to the database.
Different defibrillators may capture different patient information as part of recorded ECG data. If you use data from the HeartStart MRx, the ECG information might include patient information such as name, age, and gender.
To complete the Case Summary fields
1.
Event Review Pro completes the Case ID field. You can change the case ID.
For defibrillators that generate an incident ID, such as HeartStart MRx, the case
ID corresponds to this incident ID. Each device has its own system for generating an ID.
2.
Fill in the Patient ID, Last Name, and First Name fields.
3.
In Reference ID, type a reference ID for the case that you can use to identify it later. For example, "ER Room 3" or "Engine #3, Station 27". This information may already appear if the case was imported from an application that provided it.
4.
In Institution, type an institution name for the case. For example, "Valley
Hospital" or "District 5 Fire Department".
5.
Click Next.
The Export Case page appears.
Exporting a file
You can export a case to a
.mic
file at any point. The file is then available to a colleague who uses or Event Review Pro. To create a file containing the ECG and case information, check the Export to a File box and verify the file name and folder where you want to save it.
If you want to password-protect the exported file, in the Password box, type the password. Passwords can have no more than 16 characters. They are casesensitive.
Remember to provide this password to anyone who needs to open the exported file.
If you need to remove patient identity, check the Remove Patient Identity box.
Click Next.
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Printing a report
You can print a case report at any point. If you want to print it as part of the Case
Wizard, check the Print a Report box, click the buttons for any available reports, and click Next. The Email page opens.
Emailing case data
You can email a case at any point; the case is added to an email as a .
mic file. If you want to email it as part of the Case Wizard, check the Email Case box, type or click the appropriate address or addresses, change the subject if you want, and type a note to accompany the case if you want. You can also password-protect the file or remove patient identify information.
Click Next. The Execute page opens.
Opening the case
At this point, you can specify that the case will open after all tasks are completed, so that you can make further changes and review them. Check the Open Case box and click Finish. The status of each task within the Case Wizard displays in the box.
If your email system needs verification before it can send the email, a confirmation message appears. Click Allow, and the process continues.,
When the process is complete, click Exit. The case opens.
Creating a case
You can create a case manually or automatically, with or without ECG information.
To create a case that has ECG information manually
1.
Use one of the following methods:
• Click the Getting Started navigation button, and then click Case Wizard.
• On the File menu, click Case Wizard.
The Case Wizard window opens. For more information, see
Creating a case
(including ECG) with the Case Wizard on page .
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.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To create a case that does not initially contain ECG information manually
1.
On the File menu or toolbar, click New.
The tabs for the case in the workspace appear.
2.
Complete fields to briefly describe or identify the case. For example, add the case date and time, or select the site of collapse.
3.
Click Save.
At a later time, you can open the case, attach ECG information, and complete the tabs.
To create a case automatically, see
Importing case files automatically on page .
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Adding ECGs
"Attaching" an ECG means reading ECG information from a defibrillator
(downloading it), a defibrillator data card, or a file and adding it to a case.
You can attach an ECG to a case you are creating, or you can open an existing case and attach an ECG to it. You can add extra ECGs from other defibrillators as well.
Depending on the defibrillator, you can attach an ECG information and 12-lead information from a data card or a file, or through a
Bluetooth or an infrared transmission.
If you need help identifying the defibrillator or inserting a data card, see
Working with defibrillators on page .
136 .
The defibrillator that you use determines the method that you can use to attach an
ECG. The Attach ECG window lists the types of transfer methods that you can use to attach an ECG or 12-lead report on the left pane. The window lists data files in the right pane. The data files include those that were transmitted or are stored on a removable device.
To display the Attach ECG window for an existing case
1.
Click the Cases navigation button.
2.
On the All Records table, double-click a case.
3.
On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
Any time you have a case open for reviewing or editing, you can attach an
ECG. On the ECG menu, click Attach, or on the toolbar, click Attach
ECG File.
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Choosing a transfer method
Event Review Pro activates the following methods automatically.( If you are transferring data from the MRx, you might have to click the Bluetooth icon the first time that you use the feature.)
You can also click the following icons to attach ECG data.
•
• Bluetooth —begins the process of gaining access to ECG data from MRx and FR3 devices. When you click this icon, a wizard appears with instructions for establishing both MRx and FR3 connections. If you click MRx, you then navigate to the MRx Bluetooth Exchange Folder that contains (or will contain) the transmitted
Bluetooth files. If you click FR3, a wizard appears with instructions for how to put the FR3 into Administration mode so that you can see and download all available ECG files. (You might have to click the Bluetooth icon the first time that you use the feature.)
IrDA—opens help on how to transmit data from HS1 and FRx defibrillators.
• File System—displays the Open window that you can use to browse and attach ECG information from a device's data card or your computer.
Adding ECGs table
Use the following table to identify the method and instructions used to read and/or download an ECG from a defibrillator.
Defibrillator model Method used to read data Instructions
FR2 Series Card reader See
Adding an ECG from a data card on page .
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.
FR3 Series Card reader
Bluetooth connection
See
Adding an ECG from a data card on page .
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.
See
Downloading an ECG using an FR3
Bluetooth transmission on page .
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.
XL Card reader
HeartStart MRx
HeartStart MRx
Card reader
HeartStart MRx, version
9.0 or later Bluetooth
See
Adding an ECG from a data card on page .
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.
See
Adding an ECG from a data card on page .
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.
See
Downloading an ECG using an MRx
Bluetooth transmission on page .
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Defibrillator model Method used to read data Instructions connection
HeartStart FRx Infrared connection See
Downloading an ECG from an infrared connection on page .
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.
HS1 family of defibrillators, including
HeartStart Home and HeartStart
OnSite
Defibrillators
Infrared connection
Imported case file File system
See
Adding an ECG from a file on page .
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.
See
Adding an ECG from a file on page .
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.
Event Review Pro documentation uses the HS1 or HS1 family of defibrillators to refer to HeartStart Home, HeartStart OnSite, and HeartStart HS1
Defibrillators.
If you need help identifying the defibrillator or using a transfer method, see
Working with defibrillators on page .
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.
Adding an ECG from a data card
The FR2, FR3, XL, and HeartStart MRx defibrillators can use a data card to transfer the recorded ECG and other data from the defibrillator to Event Review Pro.
To attach an ECG from a data card
1.
Insert the data card into the card reader.
2.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
The Attach ECG window opens, listing ECG files grouped by the source of the file.
3.
On the right pane of the Attach ECG window, find the file that is associated with the ECG information or 12-lead report. The medium for the data source appears under the Source column.
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(Optional for FR2 Series defibrillators) If the pediatric pads were used, choose the FR2 Pediatric option. This allows Event Review Pro to properly calculate the pads impedance and the shock energy desired. If you have any doubt about which pads the responder used, contact the responder.
Click the ECG you want to attach. In the Device column, right-click the FR2 icon and click FR2 Pediatric. The pink teddy bear appears.
5.
Use one of the following methods:
icon for FR2 Pediatric
• Click the file for the ECG you want to attach, and then click Open.
• Double-click the file for the ECG you want to attach.
Event Review Pro downloads the file and attaches the ECG to the case. It appears on the ECG tab.
Downloading an ECG using an FR3
Bluetooth
transmission
You can transfer files from the FR3 to the computer using Bluetooth transmission, if the FR3 is equipped with Bluetooth capability.
To attach an ECG using a Bluetooth transmission
1.
Set up the Bluetooth software and adapter on the computer. For information, see your defibrillator documentation and
Setting up Bluetooth transmissions for the
MRx and FR3 on page .
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.
2.
Prepare to send the Bluetooth transmission by placing the FR3 (turned on, after the voice acknowledgment) into Administration mode, pressing the option button, and selecting Wireless Data Transfer.
3.
In Event Review Pro, use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
4.
On the right pane of the Attach ECG window, find the ECG recording that you want to attach.
The medium for the data source (in this case, Bluetooth ) appears under the
Source column. Keep in mind that if your ECG recording is very long or contains audio, it may take as long as 5 to 10 minutes (or even longer) before it appears in the window.
5.
Use one of the following methods:
• Click the file for the ECG you want to attach, and then click Open.
• Double-click the file for the ECG you want to attach.
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Event Review Pro attaches the ECG to the case, and the ECG tab appears with the attached ECG waveform(s).
Downloading an ECG using an MRx
Bluetooth
transmission
Depending on the version of your MRx, and its options, you can transfer files from the MRx to the computer using
Bluetooth transmission.
To attach an ECG or 12-lead report using a
Bluetooth transmission
1.
Set up the
Bluetooth software and adapter on the computer. For information, see your defibrillator documentation and
Setting up Bluetooth transmissions for the
MRx and FR3 on page .
140
.
2.
Send the Bluetooth transmission. For information, see
Sending the MRx
Bluetooth transmission on page .
143 .
3.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
4.
On the right pane of the Attach ECG window, find the file that is associated with the ECG or 12-lead report.
The medium for the data source appears under the Source column.
5.
Use one of the following methods:
• Click the file for the ECG you want to attach, and then click Open.
• Double-click the file for the ECG you want to attach.
Event Review Pro attaches the ECG to the case.
6.
If the file does not appear in the right pane, click Bluetooth on the left pane of the Attach ECG window and use the Bluetooth Wizard to navigate to the
Windows Bluetooth Exchange Folder.
• On the Browse for Folder window, navigate to the Windows Bluetooth
Exchange Folder for the user. The default folder for Windows XP is located at C:\Document and Settings\ user name
\My Documents\Bluetooth
Exchange Folder. The default folder for Windows 7 is located at
C:\Users\ user name \My Documents.
• If you specified a different folder when setting up your Bluetooth stack or
Neighborhood, navigate to that folder.
• Event Review Pro scans the location you specify to find the ECG. It enables the Bluetooth icon to the right of the status bar while it reads the
Bluetooth files.
7.
One or more ECG tabs appear with the attached ECG waveform(s).
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If the ECG tab does not display an ECG waveform, contact Customer Support.
See
Customer support on page .
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.
Downloading an ECG from an infrared connection
The HeartStart HS1 family of defibrillators and the FRx defibrillator use an IrDA connection to attach an ECG to Event Review Pro.
To attach an ECG from an infrared connection
To retain the actual event times, do not remove the battery from HS1 or FRx defibrillators. If you remove the battery before you download the case information, the files created before you removed the battery might appear in the list without a date and time (though they will show elapsed time for events and ECG data when you open them). For information on HSI and FRx defibrillators' case date and time, see
Determining the HS1 and FRx case date and time on page .
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.
1.
Set up the infrared connection between the defibrillator and the computer. For more information, see
Using infrared connections for the HS1 and FRx on page .
146 .
2.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
3.
Put the defibrillator in Administration mode. For more information, see
Setting up the infrared connection on page .
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.
4.
(Optional) If you need help with setting up the IrDA handshake for HS1 or FRx defibrillators, use the IrDA Wizard.
On the left pane of the Attach ECG window, click IrDA .
. On the IrDA
Wizard window, follow the on-screen instructions. The IrDA icon to the right of the status bar appears enabled while it transfers the data.
5.
When the defibrillator connects, the voice message says Sending (for the HS1) or Transferring data (for the FRx).
6.
On the right pane of the Attach ECG window, find the file that contains the ECG.
The data source appears in the Source column.
7.
Use one of the following methods:
• Click the file for the ECG you want to attach, and then click Open.
• Double-click the file for the ECG you want to attach.
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Event Review Pro downloads the file and attaches the ECG to the case.
8.
A message appears requesting the case start time when the HS1 or FRx case does not have a start time. Event Review Pro requests the start time.
Adding an ECG from a file
When you attach an ECG or 12-lead information from a file, the file can be on the hard drive, external media, or the network.
This might occur when a remote user downloads a case via another HeartStart application, like Data Messenger, and saves it to a file for your subsequent use.
To attach an ECG from a file
1.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach ECG.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
2.
On the left pane of the Attach ECG window, click File System .
The Open window lists file extensions in the Files of Type field.
3.
In the Files of Type field, click the file type.
.
4.
Click Device Data for files with the .s01
, .index
, .cod
, .
xml , or .mic
extensions— that is, all files except those that include MRx 12-lead reports.
• Click FR2 Series Peds for files that were recorded using FR2 defibrillator pediatric pads.
• Click MRx 12- lead (XML) for 12-lead report files that were recorded with the MRx.
5.
Navigate to the file you want and double-click it.
Event Review Pro downloads the file and attaches the ECG to the case.
If the ECG tab does not display an ECG waveform, contact Customer Support.
See
Customer support on page .
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.
After you add an ECG
After you attach the ECG information to a case, use the tabs on the Cases workspace to add details to the case.
The following table lists common tasks and related instructions.
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Task
Add details to a case
Save a case
Print reports
Export a case
Email a case
Topic
Adding case details on page .
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Saving cases on page .
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Printing case information on page .
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Exporting cases on page .
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Emailing a case on page .
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Adding multiple ECGs
If the emergency response for a single patient involved multiple ECGs on supported defibrillators, you can attach all ECG files to the same case. On the ECG tab, a tab appears for each attached ECG. The tab text identifies the defibrillator, date, and time transmitted by the defibrillator. For example: HeartStart MRx 3/10/2007 3:10:44
PM.
To attach the first ECG, follow the instructions in
Adding ECGs on page .
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To attach additional ECGs
1.
Make sure that the case is open. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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.
2.
Use one of the following methods:
• If you are attaching an ECG from an HS1 or FRx defibrillator, make sure that the defibrillator is set up to communicate using an infrared connection.
• If you are attaching an ECG from a data card, insert the card into the card reader.
• If you are attaching an ECG using a Bluetooth connection, make sure that the defibrillator is set up for transmission.
3.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Attach.
• On the toolbar, click Attach ECG File.
4.
On the right pane of the Attach ECG window, find the file that generated the
ECG.
The medium for the data source appears in the Source column.
5.
Use one of the following methods:
• Click the file for the ECG you want to attach, and then click Open.
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• Double-click the file for the ECG you want to attach.
The ECG appears on a separate tab on the ECG tab.
Removing ECGs from a case
Use the Detach option, on the ECG menu and toolbar, to remove an ECG from the case.
The ECG menu is available when you open a case and work on the ECG table.
To detach an ECG
1.
Open the case in the Cases workspace.
For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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2.
Click the ECG tab.
3.
On the ECG tab, click the ECG ID tab for the ECG you want to detach.
4.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the ECG menu, click Detach.
• On the toolbar, click Detach ECG.
A confirmation message might appear. For more information, see
Restoring confirmation messages on page .
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.
5.
Click Yes to remove the ECG from the case.
Displaying case details
Use the table on the Cases workspace to display patient identifiers and case details.
The table lists each case in the database. The following appear for each case: the reference ID, case ID, patient ID, date and time, patient name, and institution.
You can customize how the information appears. For more information, see
Working with columns on page .
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and
Grouping and sorting entries on page .
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.
Once you open a case, you select a tab to view and modify the detailed information.
You can also view and print reports for the open case and export the open case to a different location as a file.
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To open a saved case
1.
Click the Cases navigation button.
2.
Use one of the following methods:
• On the All Records table, double-click the case you want to open.
• On the File menu or toolbar, click Open.
The case appears in the Cases workspace.
Sorting and grouping cases
You can change the way information displays on the All Records table. You can sort cases and group them based on a shared parameter value.
You can filter or select cases that meet the criteria you select. You can also hide or display groups of cases.
For information on how to add columns to and delete columns from the display, see
Working with columns on page .
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.
For information on how to group and sort information in columns, see
Grouping and sorting entries on page .
120
.
For information on how to filter the information that appears in the list of cases, see
Filtering entries on page .
121 .
Hiding and displaying cases
You can hide or display the list of cases in the groups. You can also view and refresh the list of cases from the View menu or shortcut menu on the All Records table. The shortcut menu lists the Refresh, Expand All, and Collapse All options.
To use the shortcut menu
1.
Open Patient Cases and then All Records. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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.
2.
Right-click the All Records table.
3.
Click an option.
To refresh, hide, or display cases
• To refresh the list of cases, on the View menu or shortcut menu, click
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Refresh.
• To hide cases in a group, click Collapse All to the left of the grouping.
• To hide cases in each group, on the View menu or shortcut menu, click
Collapse All.
• To display cases in a group, click Expand All to the left of the group.
• To display all cases in the table, on the View menu or shortcut menu, click
Expand All.
Importing case files manually
You can import one or more case files that were exported by another HeartStart software application such as Data Messenger.
For each file you import, Event Review Pro creates a case in the Event Review Pro database, adds the case to the All Records table, and adds the information from the file to the case. You can use the file in the same way as any other case you created.
You can save, modify, print, export, and email an imported file.
You can import using the Import option (available on the File menu and toolbar) or using drag-and-drop methods.
When you import a case file, Event Review Pro imports all the details that were in the case, such as patient demographics, responder and reviewer notes, and physician notes. When you use the Attach ECG feature, Event Review Pro attaches only the ECG to the case.
To import files using drag and drop
1.
On the navigation pane, click the Patient Cases navigation button.
2.
Open the folder where your .
mic ., .
hic , or .
cod files are stored, and drag one or more into the All Records table.
3.
Event Review Pro imports the cases, saves them to the database, and lists them on the All Records table.
If any of the cases failed to import successfully (because they required a password, for example), the outcome for each appears in the System Log. See
Working with the System Log on page .
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.
To import files using the Import option
1.
On the navigation pane, click the Patient Cases navigation button.
2.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Import.
The Import Case window opens.
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3.
Navigate to the folder that contains the files you want to import.
The list of files includes only those with a .cod
, .hic
, and .mic
extension.
A .
hic file is a defibrillator device file that is forwarded by an electronic patient care record (ePCR) application or HeartStart Data Messenger.
4.
If you want to import only one file, click it. If you want to import multiple files, press C
TRL and click each one. Click Open.
5.
If any of the files were password-protected, type the file password in the
Password field before you attempt to open the file. Passwords can have up to 16 characters and are case sensitive. If some of the files are associated with a different password, they will not import, and you will need to import them separately with their own password.
6.
Event Review Pro imports the cases, saves them to the database, and lists them on the All Records table.
If you were working with an open case when you imported more than one case, the last case in the list that you imported opens. If you were working in the All
Records table, the same table appears after the import.
If any of the cases failed to import successfully (because they had a different password from the others, for example), the outcome for each appears in the
System Log. See
Working with the System Log on page .
119 .
Importing case files automatically
Use the Import Service on the Administration navigation pane to set up inboxes to import cases automatically. When the Import Service is running, Event Review Pro monitors the inboxes for case files with
.hic
,
.mic
, and .
cod extensions.
If an imported case contains a duplicate ECG, the case appears on the Duplicated
ECGs table. See
Reviewing cases with duplicate ECGs on page .
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.
For more information, see
Using the Import Service on page .
126 .
Saving cases
When you save a case, Event Review Pro adds it to the database. All the information is available for reports. Use the All Records table to manage the case.
To save an open case, on the File menu or toolbar, click Save. The case is now in the Event Review Pro database.
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Adjusting the date and time of the defibrillator data
It is possible for the internal clock on your defibrillator to drift slightly over time. In addition, if someone removed the battery from an HS1 or FRx defibrillator before downloading the patient data,case and event real time could be lost, leaving only event elapsed time. In these cases, you may want to adjust the times of the downloaded case and its individual events.
Before you transfer information from a defibrillator, confirm that your computer clock is accurate. For example, if the computer does not connect to a time server, you can compare the date and time with an atomic clock on the Internet. Also, confirm that the battery was not pulled from the HS1 or FRx defibrillator since the cardiac emergency. For information on HS1 and FRx defibrillators case date and time, see
Determining the HS1 and FRx case date and time on page .
145 .
To adjust the defibrillator date and time based on the computer date and time
1.
Open the case in the Cases workspace. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
42 .
2.
On the Overview tab, navigate to the Defibrillators area.
Confirm that the date and time for the defibrillator are correct in the Defibrillators area.
If you transfer the case from a defibrillator through a Bluetooth transmission,
Event Review Pro automatically adjusts the case event date on the received data based on the computer clock.
3.
After you attach an ECG, you can change the date and time for the appropriate case in the Adjusted “On” Time column.
The date and time automatically adjusts for each event in that case. The ECG tab displays the adjustment that you enter.
4.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Save.
Erasing the data source
After you attach an ECG and save the case to the database, consider erasing the data from the source. This ensures that the device has full capacity for the next use.
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You can erase ECG information from the data cards used by the MRx, the FR2 and
FR3 series, and XL defibrillators. You can also erase the ECG information from an
HS1 or FRx defibrillator.
You can also use Bluetooth to erase files that were transmitted via Bluetooth from an
MRx.
Make sure that you transfer all the information to the database or an archive before erasing the information. Once the data is erased, it is lost and cannot be recovered.
To erase a data card
1.
Insert the data card into the card reader.
2.
On the Tools menu, click Erase Data on Card or Device.
The Erase Data on Card or Device window opens.
3.
Click the card or device name.
4.
Click Erase.
A confirmation message might appear. For more information, see
Restoring confirmation messages on page .
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.
5.
Click Yes in the message box.
To erase data from an HS1 or FRx Defibrillator
1.
Set up the defibrillator to communicate with Event Review Pro. For more information, see
Using infrared connections for the HS1 and FRx on page .
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2.
Put the defibrillator in the Administration mode.
3.
On the Tools menu, click Erase Data on Card or Device.
The Erase Data on Card or Device window opens.
4.
Click the device name.
5.
Click Erase.
A confirmation message might appear.
6.
Click Yes in the message box.
To erase data from the Bluetooth Exchange folder (MRx only)
1.
On the Tools menu, click Erase Data on Card or Device.
The Erase Data on Card or Device window opens.
2.
Click Bluetooth Exchange Folder.
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3.
Click Erase.
A confirmation message might appear.
4.
Click Yes.
To erase data from an FR3 defibrillator using Bluetooth
1.
Once the unit is on and you have heard the voice prompt, place the FR3 in
Administration mode, press the option button, and select Wireless Data
Transfer.
2.
In Event Review Pro, on the Tools menu, click Erase Data on Card or
Device.
The Erase Data on Card or Device window opens.
3.
In the Bluetooth section, click the FR3 icon whose serial number matches the device that you want to erase.
4.
Click Erase.
A confirmation message might appear.
5.
Click Yes.
The clock on the defibrillator is now synched with the clock on the computer.
This synchronization occurs even if you have no data to erase.
Printing case information
You can print case information about an open case and about a case that is stored in the database. For more information, see
Working with reports on page .
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You can also print the tables that appear on the Case Records table, Event Log tab, and Attachments tab. The information that prints is about the open case.
To print information listed in a table
1.
Open the case and display the Case Records table. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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2.
(Optional) You can sort, group, or filter the list of cases. For more information, see
Sorting and grouping cases on page .
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3.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Print.
4.
On the Print menu, click Tables.
5.
Click the table you want to print.
6.
On the Print window, click the printer, page range, and number of copies.
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Click Print.
Event Review Pro User Guide
Exporting cases
Use Export to create files outside the application (that is, not in the application database) so that you can share information with other Event Review or Event
Review Pro users. You can also use Export to back up information.
You can export a single case or multiple cases at a time. The Export option is available on the File menu whenever the Cases list appears or a specific case is open. In addition, if you want to export just one case, you can do this (from the File menu or the toolbar) when that case is open.
You can export files with or without a password. If you add a password, anyone attempting to open the file must have the password to open it.
Philips Healthcare recommends that you record the password and save it in a secure location. If you forget the password, Customer Support cannot “unlock” the file.
To export one or more case files from the Cases list
1.
On the Navigation pane, click the Patient Cases navigation button.
All cases appear.
2.
Choose the case or cases to export: a. Click a single case.
b. C
TRL
-click multiple cases.
3.
On the File menu, click Export.
The Export Selected Cases dialog box appears, showing the last folder you used to export a file. If you want a different location, click the Save in field at the top of the dialog box and navigate to that location. The list there shows
.
mic
.files, which is the only supported file format.
4.
Decide how to name the exported file or files. The default name includes a placeholder for the case ID, expressed as {caseID}. You can accept the case ID as the filename, or you can use this placeholder to create more descriptive names; for example, if you type “my data {caseID} for Joe.mic” for the filename and export two cases, one with a case ID of “abc” and one with “xyz,” then the two .mic files will have the names “my data abc for Joe.mic” and “my data xyz for Joe.mic.” If you type something entirely different for the name that doesn’t include a case ID, the case ID will be appended to the filename by the software.
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5.
If you want to remove confidential patient identifiers such as name, patient ID, and age (if over 90) from the exported file (called "redaction"), check the
Remove Patient Identity box.
6.
Decide whether you want to protect the file or files with a password. If so, type it in the Password field (for security, it appears as *****). Remember to provide the password for the recipient.
7.
Click Save.
A progress bar appears as the export operation proceeds, and a confirmation message tells you that the export operation succeeded.
To export a single case file from the case display
1.
On the navigation pane, click the Patient Cases navigation button.
2.
In the list of cases, click a case to open it.
3.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Export.
4.
Follow steps 3 through 7 in the procedure above.
Emailing a case
You can use the Email option or your email application to send an exported ECG or an entire case to another Event Review Pro user.
Event Review Pro attaches the exported case file to the email when it displays the email window.
Before you use the Email option, complete the following prerequisites:
• Correctly configure Microsoft Outlook or a MAPI-compliant email client.
• Set up the email profile in Windows, if needed. Click Help on the email profile window for information on setting up your profile. After you complete the profile, the profile does not appear again.
To use the Email option
1.
On the Cases workspace, display the case details. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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2.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Email.
The Email window opens and attaches the file to the email form.
3.
Complete the To field. The contact list for your email application is not available for the Email tool.
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Email saves the address. The next time you send an email to that recipient, you can select the same address by clicking the arrow at the end of the To field.
4.
If you want, add a message.
5.
Click Send.
To use your email application
1.
Export the file. For more information, see
Exporting cases on page .
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2.
Note the location of the exported file. The file has the supported extension.
3.
Open your email application and create an email to the recipient of your choice.
4.
Attach the file created by Export in Step 1 to the email form.
5.
Send the email.
Deleting cases
You can delete a case or multiple cases from the database. The case or cases then disappear from the All Records table.
To delete a case or cases from the list of cases
1.
Click the Patient Cases navigation button to start the Cases feature.
2.
On the All Records table, click the case you want to delete, or press C
TRL or
S
HIFT while clicking to select multiple cases..
3.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Delete .
.
A confirmation message might appear. For more information, see
Restoring confirmation messages on page .
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4.
Click Yes.
To delete a case that is open
1.
On the File menu or toolbar, click Delete .
.
A confirmation message might appear. For more information, see
Restoring confirmation messages on page .
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2.
Click Yes.
The All Records table appears.
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Reviewing cases with duplicate ECGs
The Duplicate ECGs table (in the Cases workspace) lists each case in the Event
Review Pro database for which the ECG in the case is also the ECG in another case. The cases are listed based on the reference ID, case ID, patient ID, case date and time, patient name, and institution.
Cases can be inadvertently duplicated when you download them automatically. This table provides an easy way to identify these cases. For more information, see
Using the Import Service on page .
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Use the Duplicate ECGs table to complete the following tasks:
• Delete duplicate cases. For more information, see
Deleting cases on page .
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• Sort cases. See
Sorting and grouping cases on page .
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• Search for cases based on a variety of values. For more information, see
Filtering entries on page .
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• Hide or display columns, See
Working with columns on page .
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• Open cases. For more information, see
Displaying case details on page .
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. You can click the Cases tab to view, modify, and delete the information. You can use the case tabs in any order based on your tasks within your organization.
• View and print reports. For more information, see
Generating reports on page .
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