Development of an Algorithm for Calculating the Liquid Drop Rate

Abstract - Intravenous infusion is a common procedure performed by specialists with secondary or higher medical specialization. When healthcare workers install droppers for patients, the approximate time for infusion of fluid into a vein is assumed by them based on personal professional experience. This method generates many risks and dangers due to the fact that nurses are sometimes forced to carry out the procedure for several people at the same time. The general goal of the work is to develop an algorithm for liquid counting and write a program that implements this sequence. This research focuses on writing highly scalable, secure, and object-oriented code. The main focus of the work is on studying design patterns, advantages and disadvantages of the Arduino integrated development environment and mastering its basic C ++ libraries. The developed algorithm will be integrated with the platform sensors for accurate counting of drops during intravenous infusion. As a result, this process will have to proceed without risks for the patient, the accuracy and reliability of the procedure will increase, which in turn will allow medical workers to fully control it.