In this first section, the problem being tackled is the difficulty of stopping the bleeding from a puncture wound. I have achieved this through the use of eversion. A plug will roll inside out into the wound, compressing the sides of the wound, stopping the bleeding.
Through an interview with a senior paramedic of 20 years and a registered nurse, I found that although puncture wounds are difficult to deal with, they aren't very prevalent in New Zealand. I decided to pivot into generating spacer designs for salbutamol inhalers.
"Spacers are generally ugly and awkward, they are not easy to use. Many people choose not to use them in their daily life as they are designed with no consideration for appearance."
The new aim for this project is to create a spacer that is easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. Understanding the customer will be easier for this design problem as I am an asthmatic myself.
Using a spacer for an inhaler can improve its effectiveness by up to 70%. To ensure a person uses the spacer, it takes up as little space as possible relative to the inhaler itself. It is also created from a sturdy aluminium construction, rather than the clear plastic most spacers are made from.
The spacer is available in any color to suite the users inhaler type. Different inhaler colors indicate the contents of the inhaler.
Sleek metallic design
Spacer holds inhaler inside
Cap is removed
Mouthpiece, inhaler and back plate are retrieved
Spacer is extended and assembled for use
