A Nigerian product design engineering graduate from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom (UK), Jaiyeola Oduyoye, has created a mobile medical battery back-up system that aids the growth of surgeries taking place in developing countries. Oduyoye, has created a product that provides temporary backup electricity to operate in theatres in developing countries, countries that have difficulty in accessing 24/7 electricity, so that they are able to perform surgeries in their country, rather than fly people out, just to perform basic surgeries.
Oduyoye’s brainchild, which is a Mobile Medical Battery Backup system that aids the growth of surgeries taking place in developing countries and is completely adaptable to many situations. The invention was part of Oduyoye’s final year project. The topic of the project report was, “Investigation into surgical conditions in developing countries.” The scope of the project was researching into the conditions and the issues. This project report uses embodiment processes in both 2D and 3D environments. Conclusions reached are that the product is viable in real world situations with the resources available.
“The issue under investigation is the lack of unreliable power supply in developing countries and relief camps for emergency surgeries.” This project report fully develops the design concepts from the research stage, taking the concepts developed through embodiment processes such as sketches, engineering drawings and prototyping. The project report clearly outlines the prototype stages as well justifications for changes made to the design as well as the full description of the final design. The material selection, manufacturing processes and costing’s are also outlined in the project report.
The final solution was a mobile medical battery back-up system that aids the growth of surgeries taking place in developing countries. It was developed for countries that have difficulty accessing uninterruptible power supplies. It has smooth flat surfaces so it’s easy to be cleaned and unlikely to trap dirt. It contains lithium ion battery packs that have 60 charge cycles and produces a power output enough to provide power for critical machines during surgeries. The battery packs are available for switch and replace. The product is completely adaptable to many situations. The battery system enables uninterrupted workflow by eliminating the time intensive and onerous tasks previously associated with battery management, ensuring that nurses and other healthcare professionals can now dedicate additional focus to patient care.
The innovative system is designed to dramatically transform battery management for any portable point-of-care technology, including mobile workstations, vital signs monitors and EKG monitors, and meet strict agency safety standards.
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