Presentation
Intelligent Sensors and Monitoring System for Low-cost Phototherapy Light for Jaundice Treatment
2019 International Symposium on Multimedia and Communication Technology (ISMAC)
(2019)
Abstract
A prototype of a low-cost phototherapy light system (LPLS) was deployed by the Ateneo Innovation Center (AIC) at a public hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines. It underwent clinical investigation for two years under the supervision of licensed physicians in a public tertiary hospital. This paper presents the process of upgrading the LPLS in order to enhance capabilities and improve efficiency yet remain affordable. The following features were added: (1) a visual and auditory monitoring system in order to remotely oversee the infant from the nurse station; (2) an automation system that stores data about the device's light intensity and bulb temperature and records ambient humidity; (3) an alarm system that activates the warning lights if sensor readings are in critical level and if the bulbs need to be replaced; and (4) a time setting to manually set the time of operation and automatically turn-off the device as programmed The upgrades increased the system's cost but it remained cheaper than the ones commercially available. For deployment in remote or off-grid hospitals, the system was equipped with a solar-powering provision.
Keywords
- phototherapy,
- Sensors
Disciplines
Publication Date
August 19, 2019
Location
Quezon City, Philippines
DOI
10.1109/ISMAC.2019.8836133
Citation Information
Paul M Cabacungan, Carlos M Oppus, Jeremie E De Guzman, Gregory L Tangonan, et al.. "Intelligent Sensors and Monitoring System for Low-cost Phototherapy Light for Jaundice Treatment" 2019 International Symposium on Multimedia and Communication Technology (ISMAC) (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/carlos-oppus/3/