1. Vital Signs Monitor Problem Approach Impact
People in harsh environments or extreme conditions require real-time monitoring of vital signs
Emergency Room personnel lose crucial time obtaining vital signs from victims as they arrive at hospitals
Approach
Design compact wireless device to monitor vital signs and transmit to computer
Develop complementary software to display vital signs over time
Impact
Specialists can be pulled out of an extreme situation before they suffer or cause injury
Doctors could know a sick person’s vital signs before they reach the hospital
Potential users include EMS, firefighters, divers, search & rescue