Concurrent statistical evaluation during patient monitoring

Abstract

The Shock Research Unit, a specialized clinical research facility, has been developed by the University of Southern California's School of Medicine for the purpose of rendering intensive care to seriously ill patients. Included is a medium-sized digital computer with a real-time system which monitors the critically ill patient. In addition, the system is being used to study the underlying mechanisms of the disease process and for developing new techniques of evaluating and treating seriously ill patients.