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A Modeling and Simulation Method for Preliminary Design of an Electro-Variable Displacement Pump
Published on: June 1, 2022
Development of a simulated smart pump interface
Beth L Elias1, Jacqueline A Moss, Alan Shih
1Author Affiliations: Department of Community Health, Outcomes and Systems (Dr Elias) and School of Nursing, Department of Adult Health (Dr Moss), University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Enabling Technologies Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Dr Shih and Mr Dillavou).
Abstract:
Medical device user interfaces are increasingly complex, resulting in a need for evaluation in clinicallyaccurate settings. Simulation of these interfaces can allow for evaluation, training, and use for research without the risk of harming patients and with a significant cost reduction over using the actual medical devices. This pilot project was phase 1 of a study to define and evaluate a methodology for development of simulated medical device interface technology to be used for education, device development, and research. Digital video and audio recordings of interface interactions were analyzed to develop a model of a smart intravenous medication infusion pump user interface. This model was used to program a high-fidelity simulated smart intravenous medication infusion pump user interface on an inexpensive netbook platform.
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