Evaluación de un dispositivo biomédico para el levantamiento y traslado de personas en cuidados paliativos

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis presents the technical and functional evaluation of a biomedical device designed to assist in the lifting and transfer of patients in palliative care. It was developed in collaboration with FASEC, an institution where a critical need was identified due to the manual mobilization of patients, which exposes healthcare personnel to musculoskeletal injuries. An electromechanical prototype with a load capacity of up to 135 kg was validated, incorporating structural improvements, a redesigned electrical system, ESP32-based control, and a built-in digital scale to enhance nutritional planning. Additionally, an operating protocol was developed, and biomechanical stresses on healthcare personnel were simulated using Python programming. Finally, a risk analysis of the device, the calculation of maintenance frequency, and a comparative assessment between manual transfer methods and the use of the electromechanical lift were conducted, highlighting the ergonomic and operational advantages of the patient lift.