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Develop a portable device with a touch screen interface to facilitate communication between intubated patients and healthcare providers, enabling easy access and recognition. The project involves detailed planning, modeling, testing, refinement, and presentation to enhance patient care. Equipment and resources include design software, professional advice, computer resources, and initial financial support. Advisors: Dr. Paul H. King, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Richard Fries from Datex-Ohmeda Corporation.
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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 • Restriction on movement • Impaired memory • Visual disturbance • Reduced attention and concentration
Problem Statement • To create a device to aid communication between intubated patients and care providers
Solution • Device must be portable • Device with touch screen interface • Easy to access • Easy to recognize
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
Equipment and Resources • Design software • Advices and information from the advisor and the professionals • Computer resources • Initial financial support unknown
Project Advisors • Dr. Paul H. King- Professor of Biomedical Engineering • Richard Fries– Datex-Ohmeda Corporation