AF Detector 2 (HP004)

AF Detector 2 (HP004)

Type: Protocol Alert

Purpose

To improve the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation by making sure that irregular pulses are followed up

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. On loading the patient record the system is queried to see if an irregular pulse has been entered without a subsequent ECG
  2. If it has, the user will see an alert highlighting the irregular pulse
  3. When the user hovers over the alert further information is shown, including the codes (and date of these) that have lead to the alert being shown
  4. The user can double click on the alert to load a template and code the required information

What does it look like?




When the user clicks ok they are taken to this template to record further details:


System Dependencies:

This protocol is dependent on accurate coded information within SystmOne, contemporaneously recording pulse rhythm, ECGs or AF. 

System Trigger

System Trigger: Load record and update record

Run mode: Always run 

Enable trigger for: All clinical job categories 

Fitting your practice

Your teams need to be aware that this alert may show, and how to use the template.

How to get it

This is part of the PCIT Reporting Group and is automatically added to your practice system. 






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