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Chapter 5.4
Chapter 5.4: B. Braun SpaceCom – Product details
Overview
Communication protocols
Wireless communication
Web server application
Barcode
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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is a central communication interface for external devices with different physical connectors
provides an open structure which allows the integration of customized software solutions
works with operating system Windows CE.NET 4.2
offers full support of Windows-compatible hardware
USB Memory Sticks
Wireless LAN cards
SpaceCom is a central communication interface for external devices with different physical connectors. The internal structure and logical function compared to the fm computer is the same. Via the SpaceCom an interface to the pumps is offered which allows a communication in a simple and separate way from the internal pump communication. Additional features are offered and an open structure allows the integration of customized software solutions. The operating system of the SpaceCom is Windows CE.NET 4.2
This allows to support windows compatible hardware like USB Memory Sticks and Compact Flash Wireless LAN cards.
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SpaceCom is
integrated in SpaceStation
powered by the internal power supply of SpaceStation. An optional rechargeable battery can be integrated into the SpaceStation to power the SpaceCom during transport.
common interface for up to 24 pumps
SpaceCom
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Interfaces
Compact Flash Card for Wireless LAN
USB-Master port
RS232
PS/2 for Barcode
USB Slave Port
With the RS232 a serial point to point communication can be realized. It is the most used interface for device communication for medical equipment.
It is not possible to build up a network and the communication speed, the Baud rate, is slow. The maximum baud rate is 115 kbit/s.
The Ethernet RJ45 (Twisted pair) connector allows to connect the SpaceStation to a network. The 10/100 Mbit/s standard is supported.
Example for USB network:
Ethernet RJ45
All interfaces can be used for communication.
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Communication Protocols
To be compatible to current PDM-Systems, BCC communication protocol version 3.2x is supported
Other protocols can be easily programmed and downloaded to SpaceCom
All data from the pumps are available in an internal database which can be interfaced
The protocol structure can be adapted to the requirements of the external device
SpaceCom is very flexible and offers an open interface which can be programmed individually
To give the possibility for the integration of the SpaceStation into clinical networks and Patient Data Management Systems (PDMS) the SpaceCom offers several physical interfaces for online data communication. To be compatible to actual PDM-Systems for the start up we will support the actual BCC communication protocol version 3.2x.
Other protocols can be easily programmed and downloaded to the SpaceCom. All data from the pumps are available in an internal data base which can be interfaced. The protocol structure can be adapted to the requirements of the external device. This makes the SapceCom very flexible and offers an open interface which can be programmed individually.
All interfaces RS232, USB, Ethernet and WLAN can be used for the communication.
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Wireless LAN
onboard Compact Flash Card allows integration into standard W-LAN networks
online data communication even in transport situation
A wireless network installation in a hospital is required and also the ability of a PDMS to handle information in this way.
An onboard Compact Flash Card for wireless LAN access allows the integration into standard W-LAN networks. With wireless connection a mobile workplace with online data communication even in transport situation can be realized.
This requires a wireless network installation in a hospital and also the ability of a PDMS which can handle information in this way. At the moment no PDMS is able to communicate wireless with infusion management systems.
A few hospitals in Germany and other countries are equipped with wireless installations for office, administration and also bedside networks.
What is wireless LAN ?
WLAN is defined in the standard IEEE x. The SpaceCom will support the part “b” which is operated in the ISM band with 2,45 GHz with 11 Mbps (Mega bits per seconds). The 2,45 GHz is released for health care round the world.
Within an area of up to 100 m all device equipped with a wireless LAN card can communicate with the host. The connection to the wired network is done via so called access points.
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WEB Server application
B.Braun Space information can be requested via a standard internet browser (Ethernet or W-LAN interface)
Internet configuration/parameters of SpaceCom (DHCP, IP-Address and Port, Name) can be set up via SpaceControl or Service-Tool
Outstanding advantages
The technology allows multi user access and provides a simple and low cost alternative to realize a central display.
The web page can be integrated into a PDMS (as a separate application)
A central supervisor desk (ICU, OR, ..) can be realized without additional software installation
It is possible to connect the SpaceStation via the Ethernet or W-LAN interface to an installed network and request system information via a standard internet browser. Via the SpaceControl and the Service-Tool it is possible to set up all necessary internet configurations of the SpaceCom like
DHCP, IP-Address and Port, Name
The system is displayed in a graphic and information from every pump can be requested. Additional information like history data and data for service purpose are available.
The technology allows multi user access and provides a simple and low cost alternative to realize a central display for the SpaceStation. This page can be integrated into a PDMS as a separate application or a head office in an ICU can be realized without additional software installation.
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The system is displayed in a graphic and information from every pump can be requested.
Additional information like history data and data for service purpose are available.
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Proposal data as a prescription list
1. A PDMS offers the possibility to prepare a prescription on drugs and infusions in a special menu. The prescription is done by a physician and activated by the care giver.
1a. The care giver activates the prescription at the described time and can print a list of drugs and infusion for preparation.
2. The drugs and the infusions can be prepared and labeled. This is normally done in a separate room.
3. The information from the PDMS are send to the SpaceStation and the pumps are waiting for activation.
For a better and improved integration into clinical networks the SpaceCom will provide an expanded interface for proposal data. The interface allows to send a complete list of medication from a PDMS as a proposal to the B.Braun Space-Station. Prescriptions form the PDMS can be send and the care giver can select at the SpaceStation which drug to give with which pump. A pre selection of a pump in the PDMS is not necessary. With this function an alternative to the usage of barcodes is given and allows a better workflow without additional handling steps like barcode printing. Only one data base has to be administered.
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Barcode interface supports two different types of barcodes
Barcode interface: Code 128
This bar code sticker can contain drug name and drug ID, delivery rate, dose rate information like concentration, quantity of active agent, volume and time pre selection, look-up function
Barcode interface: PDF 417
PDF417 is a two dimensional bar code
it carries up to 1800 ASCII characters and allows to store a complete information set for a drug
Look-up is a trigger in the bar code which activates the internal drug data base of a pump. The information from the bar code are linked with the information from the drug data base to expand the information. Other settings belonging to the drug are activated, like hard and soft limits, profile definitions, etc.
A complete data set for a drug can be stored in one label. No link to the data base of a pump is necessary. Rate limits, bolus information and profile description are coming with the drug. Increase safety and convenience by working with barcodes.
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Barcode interface
Different barcode readers for the two types of barcodes are available
to read Code 128 you can use the “normal” reader as used with the fm system
to read the PDF417 a special image reader has to be used.
A new process of working with barcodes is implemented. First the barcode has to be scanned and within 10 seconds the assignment to a dedicated pump has to be made by pressing the connect “C” button. If a SpaceControl is placed in the system the pump is automatically connected and displayed.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The USB Slave allows to connect a PC or PDMS, and the USB Master to connect USB memory sticks or in future of other USB slave devices.
With the USB memory stick it is possible to realize a data recording during the runtime of pumps. The documentation is started and stopped via the SpaceControl and creates a separate data record for each pump and per day. The following data are stored:
Patient information, delivery information like rate and dose rate, handling steps as well as status and alarm information.
This record files can be transferred to a PC and used for analyze or archiving.
An other possibility is to copy the history file from every pump to the memory stick to read and store the data without using the service tool or any other equipment.
The Universal Serial Bus was developed for Personnel Computer to offer a simple and unique interface for several devices. The USB standard supports two different types of devices, the USB Master and the USB Salve. USB Master or Host-Controller controls the network, administers the address and powers the network. Only one master in a network is allowed. Typically a PC is a host. To connect to hosts together, PC to PC communication, a Hub has to be used. A Hub is used to build up a network with the USB Slaves also.
A USB Slave, in several device like printer, digital camera or keyboard, integrate can directly connected to a host or a hub. The connectors of the master and slave device are different.
Direct connection with USB memory stick to the USB master port of the SpaceCom
Direct connection of a PC or PDMS/CIS to the USB slave port of the SpaceCom
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How to demonstrate the SpaceCom features ?
A software like BCCshow and BCCsim, which is used to demonstrate the features in respect of data communication of the fm system, will be provided. This tool can be used for customer presentations as well as for development purpose.
All interfaces for communication and all features can be operated.
Communication via:
Ethernet, USB, Wireless and RS232
Features of handling proposal data, send data to a single pump and send prescription list
Web-Server application, Windows Internet-Explorer can be used also
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