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EZ TALK

EZ TALK. Group 18 JoongHoon Park Jae Hyung Kim. Background. Intubation Plastic tube inserted into patient ’ s throat via mouth Tube in patient ’ s neck (Tracheostomy). Background. Intubated patients Unable to communicate using speech Unable to breathe for themselves

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EZ TALK

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  1. EZ TALK Group 18 JoongHoon Park Jae Hyung Kim

  2. Background • Intubation • Plastic tube inserted into patient’s throat via mouth • Tube in patient’s neck (Tracheostomy)

  3. Background • Intubated patients • Unable to communicate using speech • Unable to breathe for themselves • Restriction on movement • Impaired memory • Visual disturbance • Reduced attention and concentration

  4. Problem Statement • To create a device to aid communication between intubated patients and care providers

  5. Solution • Device must be portable • Device with touch screen interface • Easy to access • Easy to recognize

  6. Timeline • January, 2004 • Finalize our methods and goals on the device • Lay out in details to approach our goals and organize plans in order • February, 2004 • Start modeling the device through our blueprint • Be aware of design concepts we learned from the class, such as safety issues, FDA concerns, etc. • March, 2004 • Operate tests on the design • In case of any flaws found out, refine the device • April, 2004 • Work on final presentation • Look through our design and Try to find out any possibilities to improve it

  7. Equipment and Resources • Design software • Advices and information from the advisor and the professionals • Computer resources • Initial financial support unknown

  8. Project Advisors • Dr. Paul H. King- Professor of Biomedical Engineering • Richard Fries– Datex-Ohmeda Corporation

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