Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to effectively to transport maternal beds in order to navigate around the hallways and into the rooms.
A way to maintain efficacy of anesthetics for patients during ob/gyn procedures
A way to assist healthcare providers with measuring protein levels in urine of ob/gyn patients accurately.
An afforable way to view the brain’s soft tissues and blood vessels for ob/gyn patients with suspected brain injury
A way to minimize bodily fluids from contaminating the surroundings during blood draw
A way to indicate when the IUD sticks to the wall of the uterus
An easy way for patient readjust themselves on transport beds
A way to accommodate patients of any size or height when they are getting on and off the ob/gyn examination table
A way to hygienically store masks and hair covers so they can be accessed before the user enters the ob/gyn surgical theater
A way for incuded cervix dilation protocol to accommodate for an emergency Cesarean section
A way to minimize the time babies are disconnected from the oxygen source during transportation within the hospital
A way to estimate the size of the fetus to inform decision making for Cesarean section
Being a part of GHDI is one of my most cherished and rewarding engineering experiences thus far. I was able to authentically engage with a community as well as the fields of healthcare, design, and engineering. The experience has continued to impact my decisions today.
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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Project Outcomes
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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