HEMODIALYSIS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3174172421067

• Palavras-chave: Product Design; Balance; Weighing; Hemodialysis; Prototype.

• Keywords: Product Design; Balance; Weighing; Hemodialysis; Prototype.

• Abstract:

  Scales are essential weighing equipment for various products and processes, including medicine and hemodialysis procedures. In this case, weighing patients is essential for correctly prescribing the procedure, as well as analyzing its effectiveness in terms of removing liquid. This work aims to use the Product Development Process Reference Model (PDP) by Rozenfeld et al. (2006) to develop and apply a prototype of patient weighing equipment, aiming to optimize the hemodialysis process. For this, a prototype was created in CAD (Computer Aided Design), as well as simulation in CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) before manufacturing a physical prototype. This was implemented at ``Clínica Nefrocor``, where its operation was analyzed in a meeting with stakeholders. Its use proved to be satisfactory, justifying the manufacture of more units.