Multi-Container Atomization Control for Bronchial Provocation Tests
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical devices for administering bronchodilator drugs during bronchial provocation tests require manual liquid replacement, which is cumbersome and prone to errors, affecting the accuracy and efficiency of airway function assessments.
Innovation Solution
An automatic medicine replacement and atomization device that includes a main control module to selectively atomize medicinal liquids from multiple containers without manual intervention, utilizing a switching module to distribute atomization energy and one-way valves to ensure precise delivery to the patient's airway.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual liquid replacement is used during bronchial provocation tests, then medical staff can administer different types or concentrations of liquids, but the process becomes cumbersome and prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the medicinal liquid storage into multiple separate containers (first container, second container, etc.), each holding different types or concentrations of liquids. The switching module selectively connects these segmented containers to the atomization module, enabling versatile drug administration while eliminating manual replacement operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The automatic switching module autonomously selects and connects the appropriate medicinal liquid container based on test requirements, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The system self-manages the liquid replacement process, improving ease of operation while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual liquid replacement is performed frequently during tests, then different medicinal liquids can be administered, but the process is time-consuming and reduces test efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple medicinal liquid containers are pre-filled with different types or concentrations of liquids before the test begins. The switching module is pre-configured with switching sequences that correspond to different test stages, allowing immediate activation without manual replacement during the test, thereby maintaining both versatility and high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The switching module dynamically connects different medicinal liquid containers to the atomization module based on real-time test requirements. This dynamic switching capability allows the system to adapt to different test stages without manual intervention, maintaining high test efficiency while administering varied medicinal liquids.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual liquid replacement is used, then medical staff can control drug administration, but the process is troublesome and prone to administering wrong drugs
Solution Approach 1:
The control module receives feedback signals from the switching module about which container is currently connected to the atomization module. This feedback mechanism ensures that the correct medicinal liquid is being administered at each test stage, eliminating human error while maintaining the ability to administer different drug types and concentrations.
Solution Approach 2:
The switching module acts as an intermediary between the multiple medicinal liquid containers and the atomization module. It automatically selects and connects the appropriate container based on control signals, serving as a reliable mediator that eliminates manual intervention errors while maintaining drug administration accuracy.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple medicinal liquid containers are connected to the atomization module, then selective atomization is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The switching module serves multiple functions: it selects different medicinal liquid containers, controls the switching sequence, and interfaces with the control module. This multi-functional design enables selective atomization of different medicinal liquids without proportionally increasing device complexity, as one component performs multiple critical roles.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient and accurate administration of specific medicinal liquids at different stages of tests, reducing human error and enhancing the efficiency and precision of airway function assessments.
Implementation Method 1
the atomization module is configured to atomize a specific medicinal liquid in the medicinal liquid containers, so that the atomized medicinal liquid enters the breathing tube
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AI summary
An automatic medicine replacement and atomization device (100), comprising a breathing tube (10), a main control module (20), an atomization module (30) and a plurality of medicine solution containers (40), wherein the breathing tube (10) is used to communicate with a patient's respiratory tract, at least one medicine solution container (40) is in communication with the breathing tube (10), each medicine solution container (40) accommodates a corresponding medicine solution, each of the plurality of medicine solution containers (40) is connected to the atomization module (30), the atomization module (30) is electrically connected to the main control module (20), and the main control module (20) is used to control the atomization module (30) to atomize a medicine solution in a specific medicine solution container (40), so that the atomized medicine solution enters the breathing tube (10). As the main control module (20) and the atomization module (30) are electrically connected, the main control module (20) can control, according to the needs of different experiments in different stages, the atomization module (30) to atomize the medicine solution in the specific medicine solution container (40), thus requiring no manual replacement, and being convenient and fast.