Accessible Infusion Pump User-Interface - Biomedical Engineering ...

Executive SummaryHome infusion pumps are vital to the health and independence of manypatients. These pumps are used to deliver materials in the body fluids of patients.However, due to interfacing problems misuse leads to dosing errors risking thehealth of the patient. In reviewing works on the market, many research groupshave actively studied the inherent problems with pump interfaces. Throughusability testing and human factor studies new designs that minimized errorswere created. Patents already on the market include many design changes toinfusion pumps as complete units but few augment pumps currently in use. Thedesign will incorporate a highly visible display, auditory output, and tactilelydistinguishable input buttons. The device will be lightweight, easily portable, andbattery operated increasing patient independence. Considering our limitedbudget, purchasing a medical infusion pump would be detrimental to ourproject and limit our freedom of choosing other major components for the finaldesign. As a result, we hope to receive a donated infusion pump from a localhospital or medical business. Our current estimated price values for our designcomponents are subject to change with the progression of our project and willbe finalized upon determining the final components needed.1