IoT based Smart Intravenous Fluids (IV) Drip Monitoring and Reverse Blood Flow Prevention System

Abstract

The most important prerequisite for providing advanced patient care in hospitals is hydration and electrolyte assessment and management. Electrolyte levels are manually checked in almost all hospitals. The patient's mortality could result from an incorrect bottle replacement. When the nurse failed to notice the notification or forget to replace the bottle once it gets emptied, there will be a high risk of reverse flow of blood. When the air gets locked up or the bottle gets emptier, it may lead to death of the patient. The proposed system monitors the entire process automatically. The setup also intimates the user through alert messages and notification at times. A warning popup notification is sent to the in charge/nurse and the caregivers based on the electrolyte levels with a unique key (room id & patient id). If they failed to notice the message and replace it, the smart tuning mechanism will block the fluid path and eliminates the reverse blood flow and the whole process stops automatically. Hence, there will not be any reverse blood flow or air bubble forming, which leads to death.