UC Irvine

Abstract: Ambulatory pediatric patients can spend long periods of time in hospitals and one of the biggest struggles is having to maneuver IV poles wherever they go. IV poles can be heavy because they hold multiple infusion pump systems, intravenous fluids (IV), total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and more. Pediatric patients typically rely on nurses and parents to help them move around. Team Kaillou is creating a new IV pole device that will track patients, follow them, and allow patients, nurses, and parents to intervene more infrequently. We hope our device can empower pediatric patients with a stronger sense of normalcy, mobility, and freedom back in their lives.