SMART INTRAVENOUS DRIP MONITORING SYSTEM

Designed to improve patient safety and boost healthcare efficiency by automating the monitoring of intravenous (IV) fluid levels, the Smart Intravenous (IV) Drip Monitoring System is an innovative, cost-effective, and IoT-enabled solution. In traditional medical settings, nurses must manually check IV fluid bags, often leading to delayed responses and serious complications such as air embolism, backflow of blood, and overinfusion when the fluid is depleted unnoticed. To eliminate these risks, the system uses an ultrasonic sensor to continuously measure the fluid level and an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor to detect air bubbles or changes in the IV line's transparency. When a critically low fluid level is detected, a servo motor clamps the IV tubing to immediately stop the flow, preventing medical emergencies. Additionally, a buzzer and a 16x2 LCD provide local alerts. For remote monitoring, the ESP32 microcontroller with built-in WiFi communicates with the Blynk IoT platform, sending real-time notifications to medical staff via smartphones. This compact and scalable device is ideal for hospitals, clinics, and home care settings, significantly enhancing patient safety, responsiveness, and overall care quality by minimizing manual labor and human error.