DJI Drone Modification

For this project, we set out to create a lightweight carrying case that would be mounted to a DJI Phantom 3. This case is designed to transport small packages, such as medications, from a delivery vehicle to their final destination. Based on our maximum drone lifting capacity of 600 grams, our case, servomotor, and contents had to weigh less than or equal to that value. The coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in contactless delivery options along with the push for immunocompromised people to avoid contact with people that may be sick. Our product would help transport necessary supplies to those that have a difficulty leaving their homes to get them. We also envision the case to be scalable based on the size and lifting capacity of the drone. We used multiple design revisions to create our ideal design. This design has two release mechanisms; a manual option with a sliding clip and a powered option with a servomotor that is integrated into the control of the drone. To integrate additional servo inputs to the drone, we need a NAZA-M Lite flight controller. Since our drone did not come standard with this flight controller, we chose to forgo these changes to the drone and to explain how the flight controller would be integrated and programmed. Our final design reflects this change, but still includes the cut out for the servomotor on the front side. Our prototype combines the manual release mechanism and the powered release mechanism. The servomotor can be added, and the manual clip can be moved to the open position to create the powered release. Future designs would remove the manual clip to create the powered release. When our final design and testing were complete, we completed a product that met our initial goals and was fully functional in testing

The development and optimisation of a quantitative physical fitness scoring system for use amongst Naval Service personnel

Background: A lack of research currently exists in relation to the current physical fitness testing system that is used within the Irish Naval Service, not only in relation to the tests that are used but also in relation to the scores that should be achieved in order to pass the test. As such the aim of this study was to select tests for various components of physical fitness and create a scoring system that could be used to assess individuals more comprehensively. Materials and methods: Seventy-five individuals took part in the study (71 males, 4 females). Each participant completed a battery of physical tests analysing the following physical fitness components: flexibility, power, agility, strength, speed, anaerobic conditioning and aerobic conditioning. The mean score ± 0.67 and ± 1 standard deviations were used for the selection of categories. Results: A six category scoring system was produced for each component of physical fitness. Scores were assigned to each category allowing a total cumulative score and an overall percentage of the total to be calculated. The categories are as follows: Score 5, Score 10, Score 15, Score 20, Score 25, Score 30. Conclusions: A quantitative scoring system has been produced that allows comprehensive physical fitness testing to be conducted. In order to achieve a complete picture of a participant’s physical fitness, all tests outlined should be included in the testing process. However, the flexible nature of this system allows for tests to be included or excluded to suit the needs of an individual or organisation. The fact that the scoring system is quantitative, the time involved is relatively short, multiple participants can be tested simultaneously and the pass rates can be decided upon by the host organisation makes this system versatile and comparable across multiple jurisdictions.

UR-350 Quantum Game Theory

Quantum computing is a computing paradigm that utilizes the properties of quantum mechanics such as superposition, interface and entanglement for data processing and other tasks. Quantum computing can be used to work on the same problems existing supercomputers do but in a much more efficient manner. Classical game theory is a process of modeling that is widely used in AI applications. The extension of this theory to the quantum field is known as quantum game theory. It can be a promising tool for overcoming critical problems in quantum communication and the implementation of quantum artificial intelligence. Quantum game theory allows the player(s) to formulate strategies differing from the conventional way of playing a game. We review the performance of classical and quantum strategies on five classical games by analyzing the logic and outcomes of each approach

Preparedness of Hospitals in the Republic of Ireland for an Influenza Pandemic, an Infection Control Perspective

BACKGROUND: When an influenza pandemic occurs most of the population is susceptible and attack rates can range as high as 40–50 %. The most important failure in pandemic planning is the lack of standards or guidelines regarding what it means to be ‘prepared’. The aim of this study was to assess the preparedness of acute hospitals in the Republic of Ireland for an influenza pandemic from an infection control perspective. METHODS: This was a cross sectional study involving a questionnaire completed by infection control nurses, time period from June – July 2013, (3 weeks) from acute public and private hospitals in the Republic of Ireland. A total of 46 out of 56 hospitals responded to the questionnaire. RESULTS: From a sample of 46 Irish hospitals, it was found that Irish hospitals are not fully prepared for an influenza pandemic despite the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic. In 2013, thirty five per cent of Irish hospitals have participated in an emergency plan or infectious disease exercise and have plans or been involved in local planning efforts to care for patients at non-health care facilities. Sixty per cent of Irish hospitals did not compile or did not know if the hospital had compiled a “lessons learned” from any exercise that were then used to revise emergency response plans. Fifty two per cent of hospitals have sufficient airborne isolation capacity to address routine needs and have an interim emergency plan to address needs during an outbreak. Fifty one percent of hospitals have taken specific measures to stockpile or have reserve medical supplies e.g. masks, ventilators and linen. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study carried out in the Republic of Ireland investigating the current preparedness for an influenza pandemic from an infection control perspective. Deficits exist in the provision of emergency planning committees, testing of emergency plans, airborne isolation facilities, stockpiling of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies and organisational schemes/incentives for healthcare workers to continue to work in a pandemic. While Irish standards are comparable to findings from international studies, the health care service needs to continue to enhance preparedness for an influenza pandemic and implement standard preparedness guidance for all Irish hospital

Caregiver responses to early cleft palate care: A mixed method approach.

This study sought to understand caregivers’ (CGs’) responses to early cleft lip/palate care for their infants

Psychomotor learning theory informing the design and evaluation of an interactive augmented reality hand hygiene training app for healthcare workers

Hand hygiene is critical for infection control, but studies report poor transfer from training to practice. Hand hygiene training in hospitals typically involves one classroom session per year, but psychomotor skills require repetition and feedback for retention. We describe the design and independent evaluation of a mobile interactive augmented reality training tool for the World Health Organisation (WHO) hand hygiene technique. The design was based on a detailed analysis of the underlying educational theory relating to psychomotor skills learning. During the evaluation forty-seven subjects used AR hand hygiene training over 4 weeks. Hand hygiene proficiency was assessed at weekly intervals, both electronically and via human inspection. Thirty eight participants (81%) reached proficiency after 24.3 (SD=17.8) two-minute practice sessions. The study demonstrated that interactive mobile applications could empower learners to develop hand hygiene skills independently. Healthcare organizations could improve hand hygiene quality by using self-directed skills-based training combined with regular ward-based assessments

Symptomology Associated with in Utero Exposures to Polysubstance in an Appalachian Population.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is seen as a very high rate at our institution in Huntington, West Virginia, and the majority of exposures are polysubstance in nature. Polysubstance can have different meaning for each region. At our institution, polysubstance is any combination of opioids, gabapentin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, nicotine or other neuroactive substances with 3-4 substances being the norm. Rapidly changing combinations of drug use and the lack of literature create a difficult situation for clinicians who are often reliant on treatment recommendations that lack references or conclusive data supporting the clinical approaches. Elucidating withdrawal symptoms consistent with in utero exposures to particular drug combinations is difficult. Many substances induce similar withdrawal symptoms in neonates and the vast majority of cases present as polysubstance exposure. Standard methodology often leads to a research approach which isolates populations and substance of exposure to determine the individual effects on the neonate. In some drug combinations, like opioid and gabapentin exposure, the substances in concert create symptoms and complications that are not observed with either drug alone. The history of responses to substance use epidemics has been to handle each drug as a separate disease process, this is no longer a viable option. The following is a review of the literature available discussing individual substance withdrawal characteristics in neonates combined with the clinical insight gained at our hospital from treating such high rates of complex polysubstance exposure