Human fluid balance modelling and its treatment simulation with HIDION.

HIDION is a tanden system composed of an expert system for diagnosis of the water and electrolytic balance disturbance and a modelling program for simulation and suggestion of the needed correction. The expert system attempts to make a diagnosis mainly based on clinical symptoms and on patient history, as they are generally available for most physicians. The treatment module assists the user to establish a right strategy for re-equilibration of the fluid balance. The first aim of the system is to achieve a correct diagnosis of the disturbances of the fluid balance and a choice of therapy tactics. The second aim of the system is an educational one for both physicians and nurses. The entire system, including the expert module as well as the modelling module is developed in Turbo Prolog.