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Nasogastric Rehydration System

Nasogastric Rehydration System. By: Paige Reinhardt, Pam Hitscherich , Jon Gabriel, Gaby Bravoco , Josh Min. Problem Statement. 2.2 million people die from dehydration each year Dehydration is the second leading cause of death in children

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Nasogastric Rehydration System

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  1. Nasogastric Rehydration System By: Paige Reinhardt, Pam Hitscherich, Jon Gabriel, Gaby Bravoco, Josh Min

  2. Problem Statement • 2.2 million people die from dehydration each year • Dehydration is the second leading cause of death in children • In underdeveloped countries and disaster zones IV fluid is often not available or too expensive • Disease transmission from unsterilized needles is a major problem for those who do receive IV fluids • “Hardly feasible in large scale epidemics over wide and remote areas of underdeveloped countries” * *Schultz, SG. "From a Pump Handle to Oral Rehydration Therapy: A Model of Translational Research." National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 31 Dec. 2007. Web. 05 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18057392>.

  3. Solution • By 1975 it was discovered that sodium transport and glucose transport are coupled in the small intestine so that glucose accelerates absorption of solute and water. • A low-cost device will be developed to pump WHO rehydration fluid through a nasogastric tube to rehydrate the patient • Eliminates the need for sterility and expensive needles and fluids altogether • Intubation does not require a high level of training *Schultz, SG. "From a Pump Handle to Oral Rehydration Therapy: A Model of Translational Research." National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 31 Dec. 2007. Web. 05 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18057392>.

  4. Specifications • Inexpensive • Lightweight and Portable • Durable- resistant to changes in temperature, humidity and water • Easily produced • Customizable depending on patient size • Comfortable • Programmable • Solar Powered

  5. Design Components • Pump Design • Solar Powering • Tube and Nose Clamp Design • Programming/ Sensor • Construction/Casing

  6. Current Products • Battery powered IV pumps for ambulances • Portable feeding tube devices • Hydrating fluids such as Pedialite, Gatorade, etc. • No product exists at this time that needlessly rehydrates a patient and can be inexpensively mass produced for applications in developing countries

  7. Team Roles • Team Leader: Paige • Budget: Jon • Timeline: Paige • Minutes/ Progress Reports: Josh • Website Design: Pam and Gaby

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