1. Revision Key words and phrases

2. Medical records Records can be accessed by many people Retrieval is much quicker Clearer than written records Records arrive on time Backup systems

3. Blood tracking Coded labels are produced for the bags Bags are scanned for the fridge Staff scan ID then blood bags Patient’s wristband is scanned Taken and tested for type

4. Sensors Blood pressure Central venous pressure Blood gases Temperature Blood sugar Brain activity Respiratory rate electrocardiogram

5. Expert Systems Knowledge base Inference engine User interface Consistency Cheaper than experts Available 24/7 Uses all information

6. Expert Systems No common sense Can make absurd errors Database must be correct No creativity Can’t tell when there is no answer