Title :
The development of a haemoglobinmeter and field microscope for primary health care use in developing countries
Author :
Hagan, S. ; Orpwood, R.
Author_Institution :
Wolfson Centre, R. United Hosp., Bath, UK
Abstract :
There is a pressing need for appropriately designed diagnostic instruments for rural health clinics in developing countries. This paper describes some work carried out in conjunction with Primary Diagnostics Ltd. to develop a haemoglobinmeter (the AnaemascanTM) and a field microscope. Both designs are tailored to their severe working environment and to as low a price as possible given their specification. The paper describes the design approach and the measures taken to ensure the effectiveness of the instruments
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; Anaemascan; LED source; blood samples; colorimetry; design approach; developing countries; field evaluation; field microscope; haemoglobinmeter; low cost; low power microcontroller; malarial parasite damage; primary health care use; severe working environment;
Conference_Titel :
Appropriate Medical Technology for Developing Countries (Ref. No. 2000/014), IEE Seminar on
Conference_Location :
London
DOI :
10.1049/ic:20000064