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Design of a robust heating system for infusion fluids
Patients, especially those rescued after exposure in high mountains or cold water are at risk of hypothermia. Stabilizing patient temperature is critical for medical staff, who work outside the usual hospital environment. In the last years, we have worked on an industrial project on the development
Keywords: Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Patients, especially those rescued after exposure in high mountains or cold water are at risk of hypother-mia. Stabilizing patient temperature is critical for medical staff, who work outside the usual hospital envi-ronment. In the last years, we have worked on an industrial project on the development of self-heating coat-ings to address these issues. The coating should be used to heat infusion lines without any energy supply, by using the oxidation reaction of metal particles. These particles, incorporated in a specially de-signed polymer matrix, are coated on the infusion line. We now will continue the development of the product in another industrial project. The work is funded by Innosuisse and is performed in collaboration with a Swiss startup, winner of two rounds in the Venture Kick award.
This internship project will aim at the design and fabrication of a safety system to avoid overheating of the device, keeping the infusion temperature within the physiological range. We will investigate alternatives based on chemical reactions or special designs of the construct.
The candidate should be a student of Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. We are look-ing for highly motivated persons capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment, driven by scientific curiosity, interested in industrial/applied research, and open to learning new topics. The candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English.
Patients, especially those rescued after exposure in high mountains or cold water are at risk of hypother-mia. Stabilizing patient temperature is critical for medical staff, who work outside the usual hospital envi-ronment. In the last years, we have worked on an industrial project on the development of self-heating coat-ings to address these issues. The coating should be used to heat infusion lines without any energy supply, by using the oxidation reaction of metal particles. These particles, incorporated in a specially de-signed polymer matrix, are coated on the infusion line. We now will continue the development of the product in another industrial project. The work is funded by Innosuisse and is performed in collaboration with a Swiss startup, winner of two rounds in the Venture Kick award. This internship project will aim at the design and fabrication of a safety system to avoid overheating of the device, keeping the infusion temperature within the physiological range. We will investigate alternatives based on chemical reactions or special designs of the construct. The candidate should be a student of Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. We are look-ing for highly motivated persons capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment, driven by scientific curiosity, interested in industrial/applied research, and open to learning new topics. The candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English.
This internship project will aim at the design and fabrication of a safety system to avoid overheating of the device, keeping the infusion temperature within the physiological range. We will investigate alternatives based on chemical reactions or special designs of the construct.
This internship project will aim at the design and fabrication of a safety system to avoid overheating of the device, keeping the infusion temperature within the physiological range. We will investigate alternatives based on chemical reactions or special designs of the construct.
Dr. Luciano F. Boesel
Group Leader
Tel +41 58 765 7393
luciano.boesel@empa.ch
Dr. Luciano F. Boesel Group Leader Tel +41 58 765 7393 luciano.boesel@empa.ch