The IBIS project: data collection in London

Physiologic data acquisition system and database for the study of disease dynamics in the intensive care unit*

“…There are a number of relatively large signal databases that contain physiologic signals from adult critical care patients such as MGH/MF (Massachusetts General Hospital/Marquette Foundation) waveform (22), MIMIC (Multi-parameter Intelligent Monitoring for Intensive Care) (12), IMPROVE (Improving Control of Patient Status in Critical Care) (23,24), and IBIS (Improved Monitoring for Brain Dysfunction in Intensive Care and Surgery) (25)(26)(27). These databases contain combinations of parametric data, waveform signals, beat labels, annotations, and relevant clinical data and use similar data acquisition systems.…”

“…Annotation of the recording during data collection provided for comparison of any changes in the recorded waveforms or measurements against physician observations. The IBIS database is from essentially the same team as IMPROVE but from three hospitals, and it concentrates on neuromonitoring during critical care (25)(26)(27).…”

“…First, we plan to start a clinically annotated database with all activity recorded by video monitor or a researcher stationed at the bedside recording patient activity, nursing care, and therapies similar to that used in the IMPROVE and IBIS databases (23)(24)(25)(26)(27). Second, and the method currently in place, we use standard signal processing methods to reduce or eliminate the impact of artifact to the extent possible.…”