Applications
Designed for use by midwives/clinicians in low-resource areas
Advantages
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Uses a simple, 2-step calculation
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Has the potential to simplify and improve the way clinicians prevent prolonged labor
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Adapted to local needs - requires only basic addition and the reading of a clock or watch
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Not as time-consuming for users - only requires 20 seconds to read
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Prompts users to work towards a roughly "on time" delivery
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Inexpensive
Proposed Next Steps in Development
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Training and use in targeted areas
Partnerships/Collaboration Network
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Dr. A.K. Debdas, inventor
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Healthy Newborn Network