Aptitude
RTCM

Project Type: 
Computer Engineering
Year: 
2020

Description

An impaired state of coagulation called coagulopathy is a deadly condition that occurs in approximately a quarter of trauma patients. This condition is not easily detectable, leading to delayed care in a time-critical situation. RTCM is a real-time coagulopathy measuring system that encases an Android device, allowing for quick and clear patient readings. A drop of blood is set into a sensor strip where it is then placed onto a thermoelectric Peltier module and connects to the sensor reader. The sensor reader is attached to a potentiostat which interfaces with a microcontroller that relays the information to the Android device. Personalized patient care is then displayed on a custom-built app. RTCM also has the capability to be charged and used at the same time ensuring ease of use for the first-responders.