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The sensor modules are to be used for gathering physiological data from the patient. The typical measurements made by sensor
modules include Electro-Cardiograph (ECG), Electroencephalogram (EEG), blood
pressure, blood oxygenation, breathing, heart rate, body temperature and many
more. Some of these modules have been developed in different research institutes
across the world. For use in this project, we will use some of the existing
modules, while some new modules will be built if there are no existing modules
for the specific measurement or the existing modules are inconvenient for
integration in small, wearable sensors. The design of these modules has three
necessary restrictions: small size (for ease in mobility), low energy
expenditure (to enhance the battery lifetime) and most importantly safety for
patient (i.e. no harmful radiations etc.).
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The consultant gynecologist in our team has suggested that the major causes of
maternal death are hypertension and anemia. For antenatal care, we propose to
develop sensors for measuring following signals:
1) Pulse
2) Blood Pressure
3) Temperature
4) Heart Beat
5) Hemoglobin
6) Albumin
7) Blood Sugar
Apart from these sensor modules, extensive medical tests requiring specialized
medical equipment and operators (e.g. CTG of fetus, ultrasound etc.) will be
carried out in hospital when suggested by the doctor in his/her feedback to the
lady health worker.
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