Intelligent urinary drainage system that automatically measures urine volume and controls its drainage.

Abstract

This project aims to contribute to reducing urinary tract infections that may originate from the bladder in patients using urinary catheters and to enable safer and more effective hourly urine monitoring in individuals with chronic diseases. The electronic system to be developed will automatically measure and record hourly urine volume. This will reduce the workload for nurses and minimize the risk of errors that may occur during manual measurement and recording. The automatic urine emptying mechanism to be integrated into the system will reduce the risk of contamination and infection that may occur during manual bladder emptying, and will contribute to infection control by maintaining the continuity of the closed drainage system. In addition, unusual urine volumes will be detected instantly via the early warning system and reported to healthcare personnel, thus enabling early intervention in potential clinical problems. This system aims to improve patient safety, contribute to the reduction of catheter-related urinary tract infections, enhance the quality of nursing care, and lighten the workload of healthcare professionals.

Description

TARIFF Smart Urinary Drainage System that Automatically Measures Urine Volume and Provides Controlled Discharge. The system Technical Area: This invention is relevant to biomedical engineering, medical device technologies, and patient monitoring systems. and relates to the field of health informatics; especially in patients using urinary catheters. Automatic measurement, calculation, display, and analysis of urine volume. the procedure, alerting healthcare personnel if necessary, and controlling urine collection. It relates to an intelligent urinary drainage system that facilitates the evacuation of urine. The invention is a display unit that can work with one or more units of measurement. automatic evacuation mechanism and communication infrastructure within a single system. by combining them, patient safety is increased and the workload of healthcare personnel is reduced. It aims to reduce it. State of the Art: Today, urinary drainage systems are used in intensive care patients and those with chronic kidney disease. individuals with the disease, patients undergoing surgical procedures, urinary retention, and Individuals with urinary incontinence and clinical settings requiring hourly urine output monitoring. They are commonly used in these situations. These systems involve the drainage of urine through a closed drain. The system ensures their safe collection and disposal. Especially intensive care patients, individuals with chronic kidney failure, and critically ill patients. Monitoring hourly urine output in patients; evaluating kidney function, Maintaining fluid-electrolyte balance, guiding treatment, and the patient's well-being. important clinical parameters for evaluating hemodynamic status one of them (Yanmış and Mollaoğlu, 2024). However, in current practices, hourly urine The amount is mostly determined by healthcare personnel based on the amount of urine on the bladder. The ratings are read manually and entered into patient follow-up forms. is being recorded. This method, in addition to causing a waste of time, also results in measurement and It is prone to recording errors and delays in hourly tracking under demanding working conditions. or it can cause it to be overlooked. Healthcare-associated infections are a significant problem, especially in intensive care units. This poses a problem. A significant proportion of these infections are catheter-related urinary tract infections. This causes systemic infections. Closed drainage is used in the prevention of infections. 1 35 protecting the system, maintaining the bladder at an appropriate level, preventing overfilling Prevention and ensuring that the emptying process is carried out under aseptic conditions is of great importance. It carries (Şena et al., 2019). However, the current urinary drainage In these systems, the fullness of the bladder is usually checked visually. and the bag is emptied manually. During the manual emptying process... Manipulating the drainage system can increase the risk of contamination and catheter It can create a predisposition to the development of related urinary tract infections. The number of elderly people and individuals with chronic diseases worldwide With the increase, the number of patients requiring long-term urinary drainage systems has also increased. It is increasing due to advanced age, decreased immune system function, and chronic diseases. Therefore, the risk of developing infection is higher in this patient group (Özlü et al., (2022). This situation makes urinary drainage systems safer, more hygienic and more effective. This makes management necessary. Urinary drainage systems used in the literature and in currently available commercial products are predominantly... These are passive systems that only collect urine. These systems operate hourly. It is unable to provide continuous and automated urine monitoring. This Automatic monitoring of hourly urine volume in systems, measurement data regular record keeping, alerting healthcare personnel in critical situations and automatic emptying of the bladder without disrupting the closed drainage system. There is no integrated solution that ensures patient safety. Therefore, patient safety is not guaranteed. increasing, reducing the risk of catheter-related urinary tract infections, hourly urine monitoring smart urinary drainage systems that facilitate and reduce the workload of healthcare personnel It is needed. Although current technology includes various systems for measuring liquid levels... However, it automatically calculates the amount of urine and analyzes it at specific time intervals. It monitors, assesses unusual changes, alerts the user when necessary, and monitors occupancy. depending on the level, it automatically performs the evacuation and, if necessary, uses external an integrated smart urinary drainage system that can share data with other systems It is not available. Therefore, current technical patient safety, automated monitoring and It is insufficient in terms of reducing the risk of infection. Purpose of the Invention: The aim of this invention is to provide reliable hourly urine monitoring in urinary drainage systems. enabling the work of healthcare personnel to be carried out seamlessly and automatically. A smart urinary drainage system that reduces burden and increases patient safety. It is about developing. Another purpose of the invention is the automatic measurement and recording of hourly urine volume. by being brought under control, it prevents errors that may occur due to manual measurement and recording processes. to minimize the risk of error, to detect critical changes in urine output early. 2 35 by alerting healthcare personnel and detecting possible clinical complications early. The goal is to contribute to the intervention. The invention also aims to continuously monitor the bladder fill level and provide appropriate to ensure automatic emptying in a timely manner, eliminating manual emptying operations to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections and maintain the integrity of the closed drainage system. This helps reduce the risk of systemic infections. The invention aims to improve patient safety, enhance the quality of nursing care, and facilitate intensive care. in all clinical areas requiring hourly urine monitoring, especially in intensive care units to increase the efficiency of healthcare services and to make better use of the time of healthcare personnel The aim is to enable efficient use of it. Detailed Description of the Invention The invention consists of a urinary drainage bag, a level measuring sensor, an electronic control board, and an LCD screen. display screen, automatic unloading mechanism, unloading motor, outlet discharge the line consists of power connections, data transmission connections and an audible / visual warning unit. It is an intelligent urinary drainage system. The measurement unit consists of an ultrasonic sensor and an optical sensor. infrared sensor, capacitive sensor, pressure sensor, weight sensor or liquid It could be any of the similar sensors suitable for determining its level. An ultrasonic sensor is preferably used. The discharge mechanism is powered by an electric motor. peristaltic pump, diaphragm pump, vacuum pump, electromechanical valve or This can be achieved using one of the equivalent fluid transfer elements. The system can accommodate external imaging devices, patient monitors, and central monitoring as needed. systems, computers or medical data recording systems, wired or wireless capable of exchanging data via communication interfaces It can be configured. Within the scope of the invention, the upper part of the urinary drainage bag A mounting opening is created in which a level measurement sensor can be installed. Level measurement The sensor is designed to measure the urine level inside the bag without any contact. It is fixed to the area. An LCD display screen is attached to the front surface of the urinary drainage bag. An electronic control board is mounted on the back surface. The electronic control board controls the level. measuring sensor, LCD display screen, automatic unloading mechanism and The audible / visual warning unit is connected via power and data transmission links. They are interconnected. The electronic control board also has an additional display. at least one display port that allows the unit to be connected It is located. Thanks to this connection point, the system can be accessed if needed. a second display screen or compatible external display unit It can be connected. Preferably, electronically if an ultrasonic sensor is used. The control board activates the sensor. The ultrasonic sensor transmits high-frequency sound waves into the liquid. It sends a signal to the surface and detects the returning echo. The sound reflected back from the urine surface. The return time of the waves is detected by the level measurement sensor and data transmission. The data is transferred to the electronic control board via its connections. The electronic control board, By evaluating the data from the sensor through the software on the device, it detects urine... 3 35 40 It calculates the urine level, the volume of urine in the bag, and the hourly urine output. The calculated data is transferred to the LCD display screen and viewed by the user. It can be monitored hourly according to the reference values ​​defined on the electronic control board. Failure of the expected increase in urine volume to occur, premature increase in urine output being below or above the specified limit values, or unusual If changes are detected, the audible / visual warning unit will be activated. It informs the healthcare personnel. The fill level of the urinary drainage bag is constantly monitored. It is monitored. If the occupancy rate reaches a predetermined level, electronically... The control board operates the automatic unloading mechanism. Automatic unloading The mechanism is controlled by a discharge motor that directs urine out through the discharge line. This allows the drainage bag to be drained, thus preventing it from overfilling. The integrity of the closed drainage system is preserved, and the need for manual emptying is significant. is significantly reduced. Thanks to this invention, hourly urine volume is automatically measured. It is being calculated and displayed on the LCD display screen. Additionally... Additional display port on the electronic control board Thanks to this, the system can provide a second display screen if needed, or It is designed to accommodate the connection of a compatible external display unit. In addition, unusual changes in urine output can be detected early. It can be reported to healthcare personnel, and the urinary drainage bag can be automatically discharged. By draining it, the closed drainage system is maintained and catheter-associated urinary tract infections are prevented. This helps reduce the risk of systemic infections. How the invention can be applied to industry: The invention relates to hourly urine measuring devices widely used in the healthcare sector. It can be produced by integrating it into the production processes of drainage bags. The product its basic body is used in the production of hourly urinary drainage bags available on the market. They are manufactured from biocompatible medical plastic materials. During the production phase, a level measurement sensor is placed on the urinary drainage bag. The mounting area where it will be placed is created. The LCD display is placed on the front surface of the bag. The screen is mounted on the back surface, and the electronic control board is mounted on it using appropriate mounting elements. It is made. Level measuring sensor, electronic control board, display screen and automatic The discharge mechanism is connected to the system via energy and data transmission links. integrity is ensured. By loading the software developed within the scope of the invention onto the electronic control board, the level Processing the data obtained from the measurement sensor, hourly urine volume calculation, display of measurement results, alarm functions The operation and control of the automatic unloading mechanism are ensured. The automatic emptying mechanism is integrated into the lower section of the urinary drainage bag. When the predetermined occupancy level is reached, the electronic control board It is automatically operated and ensures the controlled evacuation of urine. 4 35 40 This reduces manual emptying and allows for a closed drainage system. This contributes to its protection. The invention relates to the limited production of existing hourly urinary drainage bags in production lines. Suitable for mass production with design modifications and electronic component integration. It can be produced in this way. Therefore, the invention has potential in the medical device manufacturing industry. It is feasible and can be produced on a commercial scale using existing production infrastructures. It can be produced.

Claims

REQUESTS 1. At least one unit of measurement that determines the amount of fluid in the urine collecting system, an electronic control unit that processes the data obtained from the said measurement unit, a processor that calculates the amount of urine, a display that shows the calculated data The imaging unit automatically or automatically analyzes urine according to the defined study criteria. an evacuation mechanism that ensures controlled evacuation, warning the user. at least one alert unit and the ability to exchange data with external systems when necessary. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by the inclusion of a communication interface.

2. The system is based on System 1, and the unit of measurement is a contactless level measurement. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by its sensor.

3. The system is as per claim 2, and the level measurement sensor in question is ultrasonic. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by its sensor technology.

4. The system is defined in accordance with claim 1, and the electronic control unit receives data from the sensor. Smart, characterized by its ability to calculate the volume of liquid inside the bag using data. urinary drainage system.

5. The system is defined according to Claim 1, and the display unit is LCD, OLED, TFT, e-ink or characterized by being any of the similar electronic display screens Intelligent urinary drainage system.

6. According to claim 1, the system is the one that measures the urine volume of the imaging unit, and the working conditions. It works by displaying the status, alarm information, and time information. A smart urinary drainage system characterized by its features.

7. The system, according to claim 1, consists of an electric motor and a diaphragm for the discharge mechanism. pump, peristaltic pump, vacuum pump or similar liquid transfer pump Smart urinary tract, characterized by being created with any of its elements. drainage system.

8. The system is in accordance with claim 7 and will be evacuated when the specified upper volume level is reached. the mechanism is activated automatically and to the specified lower volume level Intelligent urinary drainage characterized by automatic stopping when the target is reached. system. 6 9. The system is in accordance with claim 1, and the warning unit is an audible warning, a visual warning, and a vibrating warning. intelligent, characterized by being composed of or any combination of these. urinary drainage system.

10. According to claim 1, the system is one in which the amount of urine is measured at specific time intervals. An alarm is triggered if the data exceeds predetermined limit values ​​after analysis. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by its creation.

11. The system is as per claim 1, and the communication interface is serial communication, RS-232, At least one of the following wired data communication protocols: RS-485, USB, UART or equivalent. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by its use.

12. The system, according to claim 11, measures data and transmits it to patient monitors and central monitoring systems. the system is characterized by the transfer of data to computer or medical data recording systems Intelligent urinary drainage system.

13. The system is in accordance with claim 1, and the electronic control unit is the system initial When energized, the sensor, discharge mechanism, display unit, and warning system activate. Smart urinary system characterized by its ability to automatically test the unit's operation. drainage system.

14. The system according to claim 1, consisting of an electronic control board, measuring unit, and display. The unit, discharge mechanism and warning unit are all on a single portable housing. An intelligent urinary drainage system characterized by its integrated placement.

15. The system is in accordance with Claim 1 and has at least one additional electronic control board. the presence of a display port and the second through this port with the ability to connect a display screen or external display unit to the system A smart urinary drainage system characterized by its features.

16. The fluid level in the urine collection system at specific time intervals measurement, calculation of liquid volume from the measured level, analysis of the obtained data the process of comparing it with predetermined limit values, if necessary. The user is warned and evacuated when the specified occupancy level is reached. Urinary drainage control, which includes the steps for automatically activating the mechanism. method.

17. The system is as per claim 1, and the electronic control unit operates at specific time intervals. Calculating hourly urine volume by comparing the obtained measurement data, 7 It compares the calculated value with the reference threshold values ​​and issues a warning based on the results. or intelligent urinary drainage characterized by initiating an automatic evacuation process. system. 8

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