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B W Ellis

Publications and source records attributed to B W Ellis.

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PubMed1976

A transportable sleep recording system.

A system for monitoring sleep, which can be used in th ward without unduly disturbing either the patient or the medical and nursing staff, is described. The system records the electroencephalogram, electro-oculogram, the basal skin resistance and the galvanic skin resistance. In addition, the delta waves of the EEG are automatically counted and a histogram of their frequency plotted. The system allows a whole night's sleep recording to be compressed into just over a metre of paper.

Adult↗
PubMed1975

Use of logic-based flow patterns in the investigation and management of surgical disorders.

The principles used in the development of logic-based flow charts for use by computer have been applied to the decision-making processes encountered in surgical disorders. Such charts do not attempt to alter one's decisions, but rather present a more logical approach to a given problem, based on past experience. It has been shown that the use of flow charts may be of material benefit to the patient, as well as having other advantages.

Catheters, Indwelling↗
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The care pathway: a tool to enhance clinical governance.

A care pathway defines in detail the individual components of treatment for a group of patients. A well-written pathway can lead to consistent care of the highest quality. There are both educational and audit advantages to the approach. The authors detail the means by which groups are selected and the care pathways written. An example of the benefits that can accrue comes from their experience at Ashford Hospital of running a pathway for patients having prostate surgery. The pathways are appreciated by patients, nurses, doctors and managers. Care is improved, costs contained and clinical governance enhanced.

Critical Pathways↗