IoT Based Automated Saline Drip and Hand Movement Detection System for Critical Care Patients

G Hari Krishnan^1* , I Kumaraswamy¹, G Umashankar², T Sudhakar³, Joshini E V², Kavitha S² and Sandhya J²

¹Centre for Energy, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, India

²GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tiruttani, India

³Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

Corresponding Author E-mail: haris_eee@yahoo.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/3044

ABSTRACT: The major goal of this project is to develop a saline drip detection and control system used to inject saline or intravenous fluids into a patient's veins. This project presents an IoT-based system to address issues such as fluid backflow, blood loss, and so on. Solution to concerns like fluid backflow and blood loss, among others. As a result, we devised the Automated Intravenous Drip Monitoring System. In this project, we utilize an Arduino-based microcontroller to manage the drop rate, detect tube obstruction, and warn the user when the drips are emptied.  Here we are going to monitor the drip rate whether it is low or over, by using ultrasonic sensor. By using the MEMS motion sensor, we can also detect the patient's movement while taking drips after they have undergone some surgery or in ICU condition. In addition, we are going to estimate the possibilities of blood clotting in the veins of the patient. If motion is detected in the infusion hose, the sensors will alert the doctors or nurses with a buzzer and an LED light. The flow rate and infusion interruption problems were monitored by transmitting the data wirelessly via Bluetooth via their smart phones using mobile applications and computer-based applications. As a result, at the nurse's station, the developing system can closely monitor the drip infusion situation of numerous patients.

KEYWORDS: IoT; Arduino; Buzzer; IV drips; MEMS sensor; Ultrasonic sensor

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