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The main service is for children to learn how to complete the pulmonary function test and to improve lung function.
About
This is a device designed as a tool for pediatric patients to practice for pulmonary function testing at home.
Key Benefits
• This technology is designed for pediatric use which addresses the scarcity of the pediatric spirometry devices that are on the market. • The device can be taken home to practice with until the next appointment to test pulmonary function for the pediatric patient. • This device is a much cheaper alternative to other devices on the market. • The design utilizes a mouthpiece consistent with that of the spirometry test. This design is also what children are familiar with in terms of respiratory equipment, so design basics were incorporated into the solution. • The described technology includes a one-way valve to prevent backflow, as consistent with the actual spirometry test. This design forces the user to only exhale and practice effectively for the test. • This device is disposable. Once the pediatric patient has successfully completed the spirometry test, this practice device will no longer be needed, and every component of this device is disposable. • This device includes a BMP280 barometer to measure the change in air pressure to start the 6 second timer for the spirometry practice test. • The LED lights will be used as an incentive and will let the participant know when they can start the practice test. • The on/off switch will be used the same way, to preserve battery life. • The audio component directs the user to properly follow instructions to accurately perform the spirometry practice test.
Applications
1) The main service is for children to learn how to complete the pulmonary function test and to improve lung function. 2) Additionally, the technology benefits the children’s caregivers who will have an easy, at-home product to ensure their child practices with little time or assistance required. 3) The healthcare technicians for the PFT test will also benefit by the child practicing correctly at home, because it will lead to in-hospital tests that are easier to perform, and provide better results. 4) Lastly, the respiratory therapists working with children needing PFT testing will see increased progress preparing the child for testing, if the child has this practice device to do at home.