Abstract:Objective To make full use of information technology to provide technical support for the prevention and control of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19), and help the epidemic prevention and control campaign. Methods Giving full play to the advantages of
“Internet+” and other information technology, we realized residents’ online diagnosis and treatment by opening the Internet fever clinic.
Remote consultation, video consultation, video conference, online office and other information tools were used to achieve contact-free
diagnosis and treatment, meeting and office. Rapid screening of suspected COVID-19 cases was realized by using AI image-assisted
diagnosis technology. The information was used to rational control and deployment of medical protection materials. Through big data
statistics and analysis, we could timely understand and grasp the law of epidemic change, provide decision support for hospital control and
management, and comprehensively help the work of epidemic prevention and control to achieve remarkable results. Results Informatization
had irreplaceable unique advantages in assisting epidemic research and judgment, innovating diagnosis and treatment modes, improving
service efficiency, and reducing the risk of cross-infection. Therefore, its important role in epidemic prevention and control should be
explored and implemented continuously. Conclusion Information technology is also an important tool for improving the quality of
medical care and improving medical services in hospitals. It plays an indispensable role in the prevention and control of COVID-19.
李复银,张英华,张芹. 信息化在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控中的作用探索[J]. 中国医疗设备, 2020, 35(7): 132-136.
LI Fuyin, ZHANG Yinghua, ZHANG Qin. Role of Informatization in the Prevention and Control of Coronavirus Disease 2019. China Medical Devices, 2020, 35(7): 132-136.