Computer Assisted Diagnosis of Chest Pain. Adjunctive Treatment Protocols

Abstract

In support of the computer-assisted diagnosis of chest pain project, a chest pain treatment manual has been formulated. It is anticipated that this manual will be used by the Independent Duty (8402) Corpsmen stationed aboard patrolling nuclear submarines. Treatment protocols are written for five diagnostic categories: myocardial infarction (M.I.), angina (ANGINA), non-specific chest pain (NONSCP), pneumonia (PNEUMA), and pneumothorax (PNTHOR). Together, these categories account for nearly all causes of chest pain. Each protocol is divided into a discussion, differential diagnosis, treatment regimen, usual course with treatment, and complications and their management. Few medications are required that are not on the Authorized Medical Allowance List (AMAL). The protocols have been reviewed by a hospital-based internist and a Submarine Qualified Medical Officer, in addition to the normal review process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 30, 1984
Accession Number
ADA145768

Entities

People

  • S. F. Osborne

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Health Services
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Pain
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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