Inspiration
We wanted to help optimize a problem that affects patients and healthcare professionals.
What it does
Our initial proof of concept allows for management of a combination of fridges and freezers that store breast milk. We worked on optimizing the delivery and storage process of breast milk. From figuring our the most optimal way to store the milk in a continuous process that allows for maximized space usage in the fridges/freezers. We also tried to ensure that the end users could use our app intuitively on their phones or on their computer to allow for management anywhere. We also incorporated a basic system to allow for the milk to be stored in a logical and simple manner so that healthcare workers can find milk fast and easy.
How we built it
We built our application in two different phases, a backend in Laravel/PHP and a front end in Cordova/Node.js. We also utilized our access to the Google Cloud App Engine to allow for our app to scale as our potential users used it. We chose these technologies as they have a wide user base and allow for rapid development. Our use of Cordova also allows for us to cross deploy our app to any device, be it a phone, tablet or computer.
Challenges we ran into
One of the biggest challenges was the figuring out the most optimal way to manage the logistics of moving and storing the milk.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We tried to utilize a variety of different technologies and take a simple, but wholesome approach to solving this pain point.
What we learned
We learned a lot about each other and working together as a team utilizing each others' strengths.
What's next for Breast Milk Logistics and Storage in NICU
We would like to improve our model and further restrict our assumption of the problem to make a more universal solution that would be applicable in a variety of Hospitals around the world. We would also like to offer more specialized model for each patient dependent upon their needs.
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