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A way to decrease chances of CO2 tanks used in cervical cancer treatment falling over and causing bodily harm.
A way to provide X-Ray/blood test data to ER without internet to decrease time to diagnosis.
A way to provide life-saving treatment to patients sitting in wheelchairs to efficiently provide care.
A way to increase frequency of checking patients vitals to provide physicians with necessary information to make decisions regarding patient care.
A way to increase midwife attendance to vaginal labor and delivery in order to increase effective patient care.
A method of organizing patient information before ultrasound appointment to decrease down-time between patients who can be seen for imaging.
A way to efficiently close incisions after c-section to decrease time it takes to perform surgery and strain on physicians.
A way to accurately measure blood loss from the patient during gynecological surgery, including c-section, and vaginal delivery to decrease time it takes to diagnose problems (such as hemorrhage, hypovolemic shock etc.).
A way to administer oxygen to neonate after birth that does not fall off of neonate to increase chance of survival after resuscitation.
A way to sanitize labor and delivery ward rooms without exposing patients to high levels of chlorine to ensure health of neonates and mothers.
A way to keep mother warm before and after c-section to maintain normal body temperature.
A way to protect the c-section wound from infection and not cause added pain of mother.
The immersion experience really helped me to understand the intricacies of the clinical environment we were designing for…I strongly believe that we were able to design a more appropriate device for the clinical environment due to our experience observing there.
What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative
Program History
GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.
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Since inception, we have worked on projects in maternal health, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Explore our past and current projects.
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