Enhancing Patient Safety and Efficiency in Intravenous Therapy: A Comprehensive Analysis of Smart Infusion Monitoring Systems
Air embolism; Bioelectronics; Healthcare; IoT; IV fluid; Sensors; Smart hospitals; Smart IV infusion monitoring
Intravenous (IV) fluids, comprising vitamin-rich solutions, are administered to address patient electrolyte imbalances and dehydration through IV infusion therapy. Infusion pumps are integral for precise medication dosage delivery in this common medical procedure, generally posing low risks. These fluids are stored in polypropylene bags connected to patients through tubes. However, when the IV bag empties, the patients blood may flow backward into the IV tube due to higher blood pressure, known as diffusion, potentially leading to complications like air embolism-life-threatening if air enters the bloodstream through the IV line, obstructing blood flow to vital organs. Smart IV Bags emerged as a solution to mitigate such risks, eliminating the need for manual IV bag monitoring while preventing reverse blood flow. This research comprehensively assesses various IoT-enabled IV Bag monitoring systems, comparing their strengths, weaknesses, and unique features. Key evaluation criteria include component efficiency, real-world applicability, accuracy, latency, and technical specifications. The aim is to provide an objective evaluation of each Smart Intravenous Liquid Monitoring System to inform future developments in this field. A systematic approach ensures the selection of systems that best meet specific requirements in diverse healthcare environments. 2024 Scrivener Publishing LLC.
Internet of Things in Bioelectronics: Emerging Technologies and Applications, pp. 171-200.
Sreekumar K., Department of CSE, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Reddy T.P., Department of CSE, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Prathap B.R., Department of CSE, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India