To enhance the precision of liquid medication dosing and streamline patient treatment processes, Honeywell has unveiled a cutting-edge liquid flow sensing system.
Applicable across a variety of fields—from medical liquid management and wearable drug delivery to in vitro diagnostics—the innovative solution from Honeywell promises to free up clinicians’ schedules and offer patients customized treatment plans, potentially enabling earlier hospital discharges. Moreover, these digital advancements align Honeywell’s portfolio with three key megatrends, including automation, supporting healthcare operations with sophisticated sensing technologies.
“The healthcare sector is under immense pressure due to a limited workforce and outdated equipment that needs constant calibration and maintenance,” stated Sarah Martin, President of Honeywell Sensing Solutions.
Martin added, “Developing digital technologies to ease the burden on healthcare professionals can improve patient treatment experiences, reduce technical interventions, and propel healthcare into the future.”
Current medication delivery technologies are often prone to inaccuracies or require frequent adjustments. A common issue arises when a patient receiving IV treatment accidentally shifts position, necessitating a clinician to correct the equipment to ensure proper medication dosage.
Honeywell’s liquid flow system harnesses thermopile technology for precise flow rate calculation and incorporates various sensing technologies to ensure remarkable accuracy in medication delivery, even in the face of movement-related disturbances. This advancement enables patients to receive effective and consistent treatment, minimizes clinician workload, and curtails the wastage of expensive medications.
The sensor system also continuously gathers data to enhance treatment efficiency by swiftly identifying any flow abnormalities or blockages in medication delivery. With its compact design, this platform permits more space-efficient equipment setups, offering a portable solution ideal for increasing homecare demands.