[Graduation Project] Golden Capsule
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Project Link
https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-US/2023/project/the-golden-capsule
Inspiration
In 2023, a Turkish-Syrian earthquake occured. We observed that someone close to the patient must continue holding the IV packs through several news videos.
In a disaster rescue site, most of the people rescued from the disaster must be prescribed fluids while being transported to a treatment facilities. It is difficult to move through harsh environments while carrying several intravenous packs in their hands. This is because the actual disaster site is filled with the pile of rubble or mud. Even aftershocks continue to occur. And it’s almost impossible to carry IV packs high in a narrow space where a building has collapsed or in a mountainous terrain. Therefore, we decided to design a new intravenous pump that could be operate without power, because the electricity is not available at the disaster site.
Design Process
To verify the problems related to IV prescriptions at the disaster site, we researched papers and interviewed experts with disaster rescue experience. We obtained data on the real-world situation from four experts, including emergency medical doctors and nurses with field dispatch experience. Based on the interviews, the following design requirements were defined: non-powered, hands-free, operating for at least 30 min, durability, sufficient injection speed, and speed control. Considering the design requirements, we were able to set the final goal for designing the injection device. The most important requirement is to allow fluid injection without lifting the product. To achieve this, we researched many types of forces and existing non-powered devices, except for those using gravity. Consequently, we succeeded in inventing a special operating mechanism which was verified through practical experiments. The experiments were conducted under various conditions to obtain data using a model similar to that of an actual product. Through experimental data, we demonstrated the effectiveness of our product. In addition, we received advice from experts along the way and repeatedly modified the design to obtain a better product.