A system for the collection, management, and dissemination of information
relating at least to a medical procedure is disclosed. The system
includes a user interface adapted to provide raw data information at
least about one of a patient, the medical procedure, and a result of the
medical procedure. A medical device communicates with the user interface,
receives the raw data information from the user interface, and generates
operational information during use. A central database communicates at
least with the medical device and receives data from the medical device.
The central database is used to create related entries based on the raw
data information and the operational information and optionally transmits
the related entry to the medical device or the medical device user. The
related entry includes information that provides guidance based on
previously tabulated, related medical procedures. A system for the
iterative analysis of medical standards is also disclosed along with
methods for the evaluation of medical procedures and standards.