Personalized Temperature Control System for Hypo and Hyper-thermic Patients

Abstract

In the medical field, every health problem is defined by its own symptoms. Certain infections (bacterial or viral infections), endocrine disorders (thyroid or adrenal disorders), heart disease or heat-related disorders (heart stroke or heat exhaustion) can cause hyper-thermic condition, which confuses, agitates, and increase the person’s anxiety level [1]. An underactive thyroid function, a malnutrition, tachycardia or even neurological disorders can contribute to recurrent hypothermia which, in its turn, is related to an abnormal body temperature causing a high lack of coordination and confusion for the diagnosed person [2]. 

The proposed system acts like a temperature control device. Using a temperature sensor and heartrate sensor, it is able to capture any abnormalities in the individual’s body temperature and heartrate respectively. The main component is the Peltier element used for the achievement of a cooling process in case of hyperthermia or a heating process in case of hypothermia in order to decrease in a quick and effective way the side effects of the thermal irregularities on the person’s body. 

All these processes will be controlled by the user via a mobile application letting him activate his desired medical mode. As well as an automatic system activation in case of severe thermal shocks. It is a low cost, efficient and convenient product.