PHILIPS Infusis & Veriq
Overview
Veriq and Infusis are cutting-edge EMT tools designed for rapid hydration assessment and IV administration. Together, they enable EMTs to diagnose and rehydrate patients quickly and accurately in critical situations.
Time
Fall 2024
Skills
Interviewing
Researching
Rapid Ideation
Product Visualization
Prototyping
Mentors
Manoj Mistry
The Brief:
Design a device for a pressing emergency situation where your design reflects extensive research.
The events in the Middle East prompted me to look for gaps in design that haven’t been adequately explored.
Water is Disappearing
117 million people faced acute water insecurity in 2023 due to conflicts and natural disasters.
Children, the elderly, and displaced populations are at the greatest risk of dehydration, especially when humanitarian aid is disrupted.
Image courtesy of wri.org/aqueduct.
As climate change and global instability worsen, the ability to rapidly assess and treat dehydration is no longer optional—it’s lifesaving.
How is this currently tackled?
Visual Inspection:
EMTs look for signs like sunken eyes, dry mucus membranes, and lethargy
Blood Pressure Cuff:
Low blood pressure may indicate dehydration.
Pulse Oximeter:
Measures oxygen saturation and heart rate; elevated heart rate suggests dehydration.
Skin Turgor Test:
Delayed skin elasticity suggests dehydration.
Capillary Refill Test:
Slow blood return to the nail bed can suggest dehydration or shock
Urine Dipstick Test:
Measures specific gravity for hydration levels and ketones for malnutrition
How might we develop portable, non-invasive devices that:
1. Enable first responders to quickly and accurately assess hydration levels in the field,
&
2. Replenish fluids?
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"Snap Ruler" Device Kit
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"Lollipop" Hydration Analyzer
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"Breathalyzer" Hydration Analyzer
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"VeinFinding" Drone
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Hydration Gloves
A Kit Addressing Both Needs
Seconds matter in emergency care. This early concept explored a dual-function kit: a UV scanner to swiftly locate viable veins for IV insertion and a suction device to extract fluids from the mouth for rapid assessment.
Feeling matters.
Especially for a medical device, hand-feel and overall ergonomics are essential.
Used foamcore to rough out proportions.
By mapping out internals,
Veriq is as slim as portable.
