Multiple Syringe Infusion Pump for Immobilized Patients
Syringe infusion pumps play a critical role in delivering precise medication dosages to immobilized patients, such as those suffering from paralysis, post-surgical recovery, or chronic illnesses requiring continuous care. Traditional infusion systems rely on manual operation, leading to challenges such as dosage inaccuracies, delays in administration, and dependency on caregivers, which can compromise patient safety. This research proposes a multiple syringe infusion pump that automates medication delivery using a DC motor-based mechanism for controlled infusion. The system integrates an ESP8266 microcontroller and real-time sensors to enable remote supervision. Additionally, it incorporates a Peltier cooler to maintain optimal drug temperature and a multi-syringe mechanism for enhanced efficiency in administering multiple medications. Unlike conventional systems, this design allows caregivers to adjust infusion parameters remotely, ensuring accurate and timely drug delivery while reducing manual errors. Future enhancements include AI-driven predictive monitoring for personalized infusion control.
Authors
- S Karthik
- R. Kowsalya
- Madhu Shree Aravindan
- K Sricharan
Institutions
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/raeeucci63961.2025.11048271
- Primary Topic
- Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00