A Novel and Low-Cost Cloud-Enabled IoT Integration for Sustainable Remote Intravenous Therapy Management

Intravenous therapy is the standard medical procedure that is used for administering medications directly into the vein. The automated drug infusion devices are designed in such a way that they provide exact medication doses with safety measures included. On the other hand, this is why they must be...

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Published inElectronics (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 1801
Main Authors Kok, Chiang Liang, Ho, Chee Kit, Lee, Teck Kheng, Loo, Zheng Yuan, Koh, Yit Yan, Chai, Jian Ping
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.05.2024
Subjects
Algorithms
Automation
Blood
Blood transfusions
Chemotherapy
Control systems
Data processing
Drug administration
Drug dosages
Electrolytes
Feedback
Fluids
Health care
Infusion pumps
Internet of Things
Intravenous therapy
Medical equipment
Medical errors
Nutrition
Parenteral nutrition
Patient safety
Power supply
Remote monitoring
Safety measures
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Summary:Intravenous therapy is the standard medical procedure that is used for administering medications directly into the vein. The automated drug infusion devices are designed in such a way that they provide exact medication doses with safety measures included. On the other hand, this is why they must be regularly watched by healthcare providers. This paper introduces a cloud-based IoT drug infusion system that was developed to address remote patient care needs. This system enables remote, accurate, and secure management of medication delivery. Its key contributions include allowing healthcare providers to control and monitor IV infusions remotely while maintaining safety features. The system consists of a microcontroller that is responsible for data processing, a control system that oversees infusion rate regulation, and an IoT-based framework that allows for remote monitoring and alerts via a user-friendly web interface. This new approach to care will therefore improve patient care by providing remote management of medications.
ISSN:2079-9292
2079-9292
DOI:10.3390/electronics13101801