Effective presentation of data for decision support is a major issue when large volumes of
data are generated as happens in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Although the most common
approach is to present the data graphically, it has been shown that textual summarisation
can lead to improved decision making. As part of the BabyTalk project, we present a
prototype, called BT-45, which generates textual summaries of about 45 minutes of
continuous physiological signals and discrete events (eg: equipment settings and drug …

Intensive care is becoming increasingly complex. If mistakes are to be avoided, there is a
need for the large amount of clinical data to be presented effectively to the medical staff.
Although the most common approach is to present the data graphically, it has been shown
that textual summarisation can lead to improved decision making. As the first step in the
BabyTalk project, a prototype is being developed which will generate a textual summary of
45 minutes of continuous physiological signals and discrete events (eg: equipment settings …