Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
A commonly performed point-of-care test is the measurement of a patient’s blood glucose, a process currently practiced in healthcare simulation with minimal realism at UTA’s Smart Hospital. Training of healthcare professionals involves essential skill development and proficiency, which cannot be done effectively with low-fidelity props. A device was developed with consideration of the types of scenarios run at the facility and coded to be prototyped with Arduino. The device’s circuit setup and function were simulated using Tinkercad to assess the desired output values in the three glucose ranges: hypoglycemic, normal, and hyperglycemic. Successful generation of random glucose readings in these ranges was achieved. The SolidWorks model of its external housing resembles glucose meters on the market with the ability to insert and remove test strips. The blueprint design is open for further modification and optimization to improve functionality and eventual production of a physical prototype.
Publication Date
5-1-2022
Language
English
Faculty Mentor of Honors Project
Erica Hinojosa
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Bhakta, Mayur, "Simulated Blood Glucose Meter Design for Educational Simulation in Healthcare" (2022). 2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects. 44.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/honors_spring2022/44