Accident and Emergency Informatics
Deserno, Thomas M. 1966-, Haghi, Mostafa 1986-, Al-Shorbaji, Najeeb · Studies in health technology and informatics · 2022
This book introduces Accident and Emergency Informatics (A&EI), a vital subfield of Biomedical Informatics for time-critical situations. Developed by the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Working Group, it addresses data collection, processing, and decision support to prevent harm. Organized into ten chapters across four sections, the text explores emergency health information infrastructure, smart environments for clinical data, virtual emergency registries, and patient safety concerns regarding surveillance technologies. Highlighting future challenges and technological integration, this resource is intended for healthcare professionals and informaticians seeking a comprehensive understanding of the evolving A&EI domain and its application in improving effective emergency care management.