N11 : Development of an Intravenous Fluid Delivery System (IV FDS) for use in Developing Countries


Students Christopher Lamont
School HWCD - St. Margaret Mary - Hamilton
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 2 - Engineering and Computing I
Abstract Diarrhea and dehydration are the leading cause of childhood deaths in Developing Countries, killing approximately 525,000 children per year. Contributing to this is the unavailability of Intravenous (IV) fluid pumps in the Third World because they are expensive and require electricity. The goal of this project was to create a practical and novel IV Fluid Delivery System (IV FDS) for use in Developing Countries.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Commercial Department Award$ 100
Professional Engineers of Ontario - Hamilton/Burlington Chapter AwardsProfessional Engineers of Ontario-Hamilton/Burlington Chapter Award - Third$ 100
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
Primary Fluid Systems AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Award$ 100
Ted Rogers Innovation AwardTed Rogers Innovation Award$ 100
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