College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 10:41:24
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2020
Abstract
This paper outlines an expert system based solution for calculating the optimal amount of blood draw from infants to carry out critical tests requested by the attending clinicians. The solution is a hand-held device with a user-friendly interface that allows a meaningful two-way conversation between the clinician and the pathology office. Based on the tests being requested, the calculator determines the minimum amount of blood required in the different vials based on a smart expert system. This removes the uncertainty that is prevalent today in the amount of blood required to do all the tests, since in some cases there is not enough blood for all the requested tests by the attending clinicians. The expert-based solution would be a stand-alone hand-held device, but have the ability to interface with the hospital electronic record systems to ensure all compliances and easy transference of the information.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Ajay Mahajan
First Reader
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
Second Reader
Dr. Sihe Wang
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ajay Mahajan
Recommended Citation
Desatnik, Richard, "Pediatric Blood Calculator" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1233.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1233
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Optimization of Blood Sampling for Akron Children's Hospital