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==Funding Source==
==Funding Source==
Private funding provided by Marquette University (a private university).
Private funding provided by Marquette University. Funding also provided through the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (a philanthropic competition).
Funding also provided through the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (a philanthropic competition).


==References==
==References==
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===Other internally generated reports===
===Other internally generated reports===
Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) Human Powered Nebulizer Project NCIIA pitch. Youtube available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Q6_xjapzU here].
Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) The HPN in Masiphumelele, South Africa. Youtube available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIi1zO5E2Jw here].
Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) The HPN in Masiphumelele, South Africa. Youtube available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIi1zO5E2Jw here].
Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) Human Powered Nebulizer Project NCIIA pitch. Youtube available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Q6_xjapzU here].


===Externally generated reports===
===Externally generated reports===
National Collegiate Inventor & Innovator Alliance. (2010.) Top 3 March Madness for the Mind videos announced. Link available [http://nciia.org/node/1141 here].
National Collegiate Inventor & Innovator Alliance. (2010.) Top 3 March Madness for the Mind videos announced. Link available [http://nciia.org/node/1141 here].

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Problem being addressed

In remote areas and resource-limited settings, clinics may lack expensive, electric nebulizers to induce sputum samples for tuberculosis diagnosis and respiratory treatments.

Detailed description of the solution

The Human Powered Nebulizer is pedaled like a bicycle. The health care provider pedals while the patient induces a sputum sample or receives treatment. This technology is inexpensive and portable, putting respiratory treatment and diagnostics in the hands of even the most remote clinics.

Designed by

  • Designed by: The Human Powered Nebulizer Project at Marquette University. Official website here.
  • Manufacturing: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

When and where it was tested/implemented

Clinical trials are currently being conducted in South Africa and El Salvador.

Funding Source

Private funding provided by Marquette University. Funding also provided through the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (a philanthropic competition).

References

Peer-reviewed publication

Kranzer K, Olson L, van Shaik N, et al. (2011.) Quality of induced sputum using a human-powered nebuliser in a mobile human immunodeficiency virus testing service in South Africa. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 15(8):1078-81.

Other internally generated reports

Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) Human Powered Nebulizer Project NCIIA pitch. Youtube available here.

Human Powered Nebulizer Project. (2010.) The HPN in Masiphumelele, South Africa. Youtube available here.

Externally generated reports

National Collegiate Inventor & Innovator Alliance. (2010.) Top 3 March Madness for the Mind videos announced. Link available here.

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