IoT-Based Patient Glucose Drip Monitor and Alerting System

Introduction

In hospitals, monitoring glucose drip levels manually can be time-consuming and inefficient. The IoT-Based Patient Glucose Drip Monitor and Alerting System automates this process, ensuring continuous tracking of the IV fluid levels and alerting healthcare staff when the fluid reaches critical levels. This system enhances patient safety, reduces workload, and prevents complications due to delayed refilling.

Features

• Real-Time Glucose Drip Monitoring – Continuously tracks the glucose fluid level.
• IoT Connectivity – Sends live updates to a cloud-based system or mobile app.
• Automated Alerts – Notifies nurses and doctors when the drip level is low.
• LCD Display & Buzzer System – Provides local visual and sound alerts.
• Wireless Communication – Uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for seamless data transmission.

Working Mechanism

1. A glucose sensor is attached to the IV drip to measure the fluid level in real time.
2. The sensor data is processed by a microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, ESP32).
3. When the drip level drops below a predefined threshold, the system triggers an alert via buzzer, LCD display, or smartphone notification.
4. The data is transmitted to a cloud dashboard, allowing remote monitoring by medical staff.
5. The system can be integrated with hospital management software to automate refill scheduling.

Applications

• Hospitals & Clinics – Ensures continuous patient monitoring.
• ICUs & Emergency Wards – Critical for managing patient hydration levels.
• Home Healthcare – Helps caregivers monitor IV fluid levels remotely.

Benefits

• Enhances patient safety by preventing glucose depletion.
• Reduces manual monitoring efforts for hospital staff.
• Improves response time for drip refilling.

Conclusion

The IoT-Based Glucose Drip Monitor is a smart healthcare innovation that ensures efficient IV fluid management, enhancing patient care and reducing hospital workload.