Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (52): 9812-9815.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010. 52.030

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Remote monitoring software to monitor the whole infusion points based on photoelectric sensor

Zhang Yu1, Lu Xiao-ying2   

  1. 1 Teaching and Research Section of Automation, Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China; 2 Department of Nursing, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Online:2010-12-24 Published:2010-12-24
  • About author:Lu Xiao-ying★, Master, Associate professor, Department of Nursing, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China lxytiantian@yahoo.com.cn Zhuang Yu and Lu Xiao-ying equally contributed to this article.
  • Supported by:

    the Scientific Research Program of Guangxi Education Department in 2010, No. 201010LX201*

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: At present, manual monitoring on venous transfusion is commonly used, and medical personnel should check the monitoring to make sure the infusion speed is reasonable and whether the infusion is completed. If the medicine was not changed or the infusion was not stopped in time, the advantageous treatment time could be delayed or medical malpractice may happen, which affects the safety of patients.
OBJECTIVE: To propose an infusion monitoring system based on photoelectric sensor to prevent accidents and improve the efficiency of medical staff.
METHODS: The system uses chip AT89C51 as a control center, and the infusion circumstances are monitored by the photoelectric sensor. The wireless communication technology feedbacks the infusion of information to the host computer, so the medical personnel can control the infusion in the host computer by visualization software and cut the infusion when emergency happens.
RESULTS AND CONLUSION: The system can monitor and adjust the infusion speed automatically, and monitor progressing of infusion, accompanied by automatic alarming. The medical personnel can monitor the whole points of all transfusion through remote monitoring software. Clinical application of this system can effectively ensure transfusion safety, reduce medical risks, greatly improve the quality of care, reduce the accompanying stress, and meet current needs for clinical transfusion. The system has practical values.

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