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Development of IoT Based Intravenous Fluid Monitor, Air bubble Detector, Blood back flow Detector, Drop rate Regulator, and Alert System

. Nzerue-Kenneth Peace Ezinne, Ajah Ifeyinwa Angela , Nzerue Onyebuchi Kenneth & Nnadozie Ugochukwu Uzodimma


Abstract

Close patient monitoring is a big challenge in the existing medical care system. The level of electrolytes is checked manually in our health sector. Inadequate drip system monitoring can lead to complicated issues like fluid backflow, blood loss, irregularity in the fluid droplet, air bubble formation, and other issues. This result from a heavy workload, negligence of health workers, increased number of admitted patients, and more. As a result, it becomes dangerous to patients' health. Incorrect bottle placement could cause patient motility. Irregularity in the fluid droplet can lead to fluid overload or under load, and as a result, causes heart failure, tissue breakdown, pulmonary edema, and many other complications. This system makes use of four sensors to tackle the issues mentioned above. These include a capacitive sensor, air bubble sensor, and load sensor. The air bubble sensor detects the air bubbles in the drip set, and the load sensor checks the minimum level and measures the weight and level of the drip. The capacitive sensor performs two functions: preventing drip droplet irregularities (increment and decrement) and the blood flow back detector. It uses GSM modules with a GSM modem 800L in the device to notify IoT and a dedicated phone number once irregularity is detected.

 

Index Terms: The Internet of Things (IoT); IV Therapy; Blood flux, Catheter IV fluids, Intravenous (IV) stand or poles

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