Skip to main content

Diaper partition - Separating stool from other stuff

This project has been secured to protect intellectual property.

Login for More Information

Develop a diaper for accurate gastrointestinal fluid losses measurement by separating stool and urine.

Project Overview

Acute gastroenteritis with diarrheal illness is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five, with treatment primarily relying on supportive fluid resuscitation. In severe cases, an accurate quantification of stool output is essential for providing appropriate fluid supplementation. However, current practices are hindered by the reliance on diapers, where urine and stool are combined. This combination can lead to overestimation of stool loss, increasing the risk of excessive fluid administration to children under 5. A solution is needed to properly separate urine from stool in diapers, particularly in hospitalized young children. A diaper with separate compartments for urine and stool can ensure accurate monitoring of gastrointestinal fluid losses. This device must be safe, comfortable, and durable for the children’s activity level, while also being affordable, as the disease is most prevalent in low and middle-income countries.

Team Picture

Team photo: (Left to right)Ava Palfi, Evelyn Mikkelson, Ava Fevold, Greta Mahlke, Steve Lee
Team photo: (Left to right)Ava Palfi, Evelyn Mikkelson, Ava Fevold, Greta Mahlke, Steve Lee

Contact Information

Team Members

Advisor and Client

Back to Top