| abstract |
A method and apparatus are provided for implementing data management with a data collection computer system to aid analysis and treatment. A serial port is monitored to detect the connection of a meter. When a meter connection is identified, patient data is automatically downloaded from the meter to the data collection computer system. Then the patient data or one or more selected reports generated from the patient data are printed. The patient data is downloaded from the meter and printed, with no user intervention required. Reports to be generated and printed are selected in a setup mode and stored. After the patient data is downloaded from the meter, communication with the meter is continued until either the meter is turned off, the cable is disconnected, or the meter automatically shuts itself off after a specific amount of inactivity. |