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In 1996, the National Institute of Standards and Technology defined electronic data interchange as "the computer-to-computer interchange of a standardized format for data exchange. EDI implies a sequence of messages between two parties, either of whom may serve as originator or recipient. The formatted data representing the documents may be ...
Computerized physician order entry. Computerized physician order entry ( CPOE ), sometimes referred to as computerized provider order entry or computerized provider order management ( CPOM ), is a process of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for the treatment of patients (particularly hospitalized patients) under his or her ...
Emergency Dept. Entrance. The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level emergency department triage algorithm, initially developed in 1998 by emergency physicians Richard Wurez and David Eitel. [1] It was previously maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) but is currently maintained by the Emergency Nurses ...
Depends on specific disorder [4] Frequency. 1 in 5,000 [1] Ehlers–Danlos syndromes ( EDS) are a group of 13 genetic connective-tissue disorders. [7] Symptoms often include loose joints, joint pain, stretchy velvety skin, and abnormal scar formation. [1] These may be noticed at birth or in early childhood. [3]
Exhalation delivery system. Exhalation delivery systems ( EDS) deliver medications to the internal nose. Developed in 2006, [1] EDS devices use the patient's exhaled breath to propel medication, such as steroids, [1] into the nasal cavities. The method can deliver medication deeper into the nasal passages than intranasal sprays, [1] and at a ...
Purchase order request. A purchase order request or purchase requisition is a request sent internally within a company to obtain purchased goods and services, including stock. The request is a document which tells the purchasing department or manager exactly what items and services are requested, the quantity, source and associated costs.
The Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a method of quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis. [1] [2] The scale has been developed by John F. Kurtzke. [1] The EDSS is based on a neurological examination by a clinician. However, a number of versions have been developed which enable patient self-administration.
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy ( EDS, EDX, EDXS or XEDS ), sometimes called energy dispersive X-ray analysis ( EDXA or EDAX) or energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis ( EDXMA ), is an analytical technique used for the elemental analysis or chemical characterization of a sample. It relies on an interaction of some source of X-ray excitation ...