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==Detailed description of the solution== | ==Detailed description of the solution== | ||
We have developed two versions of the Human Powered Nebulizer. One is hand-cranked; the other is pedaled like a bicycle. The health care provider operates the HPN 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== | ||
*Designed by: The Human Powered Nebulizer Project at Marquette University. Official website [http:// | *Designed by: The Human Powered Nebulizer Project at Marquette University. Official website [http://hpnproject.org]. | ||
*Manufacturing: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | *Manufacturing: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | ||
==When and where it was tested/implemented == | ==When and where it was tested/implemented == | ||
The first clinical trial was conducted in South African in 2010, in conjunction with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre. Additional clinical and field trials are currently being conducted in Malawi and El Salvador. | |||
==Funding Source== | ==Funding Source== | ||
Revision as of 02:53, 17 May 2012
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
We have developed two versions of the Human Powered Nebulizer. One is hand-cranked; the other is pedaled like a bicycle. The health care provider operates the HPN 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 [1].
- Manufacturing: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
When and where it was tested/implemented
The first clinical trial was conducted in South African in 2010, in conjunction with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre. Additional clinical and field trials are currently being conducted in Malawi 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.