Problem

When it comes to emergency response, every second counts. One of the biggest challenges that health personnel face is determining the correct dosage of medication for patients based on their weight. This can be particularly difficult in cases where patients are infants, elderly, obese, or have high bleeding or burns. Estimating the weight of such patients can lead to incorrect dosages and potentially life-threatening situations.

To address this problem, we developed an ambulance stretcher guide that allows health personnel to instantaneously transmit patient weight from the stretcher to a device that determines the correct dosage of medication.

Learn more about our solution here.

Solution

The ambulance stretcher guide we developed is a weight-measurable stretcher that uses sensors to accurately determine the weight of patients. The stretcher is equipped with wireless technology that instantly transmits patient weight data to a device used by health personnel to determine the correct dosage of medication needed.

This solution eliminates the need for manual estimation of patient weight and reduces the risk of incorrect dosages being administered. It also saves valuable time in emergency situations and ensures that patients receive appropriate care as quickly as possible.

Impact

Reduced risk of incorrect dosages being administered
Saves valuable time in emergency situations
"This solution has revolutionized emergency response and has had an incredible impact on patient outcomes."

Team

Team Member #1 - Mechanical Engineer
- Oversaw the design and development of the weight-measurable stretcher
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless integration with wireless technology
Team Member #2 - Software Engineer
- Developed the device used by health personnel to determine correct medication dosages based on patient weight data
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless integration with wireless technology

Ambulance Stretcher Guide Improves Dosage Accuracy