Quantifying Workflow Inefficiencies in Pediatric Orphan Medical Devices: A Clinical Immersion Experience
Biomedical Engineering
Toni Atolagbe
Abstract
Pediatric medical devices are often adapted from adult designs, leading to inefficiencies in clinical procedures. This project analyzes workflow challenges in pediatric settings by measuring device changes, manual corrections, and procedure time during clinical immersion at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
The results highlight how non-pediatric-specific devices increase clinician workload and identify opportunities for improved device design.