Final Design
Final Prototype (April 2018)
The monitoring device includes an electronics box, harness made of silicon, strap with magnetic fasteners, 2-carbon electrodes, temperature probe, and a 3D printed box that encloses the necessary electronics. The three images above represent the CAD models of the electronics box and harness and the PCB being used for the prototype device, with the thermistor attached. The images to the right shows how the device will be placed on the child to accurately monitor the child's vital signs.
This image shows how the device will be used in clinical testing. Outputs from test device will be connected to Philips Smart Monitor 2 (heart and respiratory monitor). Standard EKG electrodes placed in lower costal margins bilaterally will also be attached to the Philips Smart Monitor 2. Not shown: Temperature derived from device will be compared to that obtained using a standard forehead scanning thermometer.
This image is an example of how data obtained from the device will be compared from standard equipment. Beat-to-beat and Breath-to breath analysis will be performed using the Bland-Altman method (used to compare new method of measuring medical data to the standard)1,2,3.