The purpose of this Major Qualifying Project is to design a sanitary medical equipment storage system that protects contents from contaminants such as pathogens, waste, organisms, and fumes in the patient compartment. The team evaluates the storage and workspace environment of an ambulance patient compartment and identifies the challenges to protect ambulance occupants and accessories from contaminants. A list containing the quantity, weight and size of all tools, pharmaceuticals, and consumables in the patient compartment is compiled. The design incorporates a high density polyethylene outer surface, which proves easier to clean and disinfect than the current materials used. The proposed vending machine provides an opportunity to protect, clean, and reduce contamination effectively.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Perron, Jeffrey Michael
• Topping, Daniel Alden
• Spofford, Victoria Sculley
• Boynton, Katrina Helen

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-053113-142859

Advisor

• Fofana, Mustapha S.
• Norige, Mark A.

Year

• 2013

Sponsor

• City of Boston - Emergency Medical Services

Date created

• 2013-05-31

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright