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This project showcases a portable telehealth device concept that would allow patients to contact their primary providers, track their conditions, and access their medical records without the need to an internet connection. Additionally, it would allow for the easy transportation of medical equipment and medication thanks to its included compartments.
Biengineering: Design and Prototyping Final Project
Additionally, the device would include a button that, when pressed, would trigger an emergency response alerting the patient’s emergency contacts and the nearest hospital of the patients location. This feature was incorporated as an option in case of an instance in which the patient is not able to operate the device and needs immediate help.
Finally, as part of the goal to make the device accessible forr eveyone, everywhere, the protoype counts with features such as an alternative energy source in case of emergencies, an antenna for access to signal even when there is no access to internet, and braille captions to aid in the operation of the device by visually impaired patients.
A Problem that Needs to be Addressed
There is a need for a telehealth device that allows for the efficient communication between patients and their primary providers. Above all, this device should be accessible to people of all backgrounds no matter their location and economic status, and should be reliable, because everyone should have access to emergency care.
Purpose of the Device
We hope to address emergency medical care in rural areas through telemedicine, specifically targeting populations that struggle to utilize technology and have limited access to hospitals and clinics, where a solution would provide security and reassurance when emergency care is needed.