A Communication Bridge Between Peripheral Devices and Clinical Information Systems
The Octacomm connectivity device provides a cost-effective interface
between a hospital's clinical information system (including GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Quantitative Sentinel®) and up to eight bedside devices, such as ventilators,
infusion pumps, and vital signs monitors.
Octacomm offers "plug and play" connections through Device ID Cable
Adapters (DIDCATM), which automatically identify a device as soon as
it is connected. These optically isolated connections also protect the
interface equipment from electrical interference, and meet essential safety
requirements for devices used in proximity to patients.
Most third-party devices transmit data with an RS-232 interface. Octacomm
repackages this data and, using standard Unity® Network Ethernet protocol,
transmits it to any hospital system needing access to clinical information.
Octacomm effectively eliminates one of the final barriers to complete
local device connectivity. It is now possible to integrate diverse types
of patient data and deliver it to the healthcare provider when and where
it's needed most.
