Project Overview

Shunt failure in hydrocephalus patients is difficult to detect. The current pressure sensor system is complex and bulky. Other detection methods can be inaccurate. Our client needs a more simple, inexpensive, and reliable implantable intracranial pressure monitor for patient care. The first step to developing this product is to design it on a large scale and develop a phantom testing protocol.

Team Picture

Files

• Mid-Semester Presentation (October 16, 2009)
• Mid-Semester Report (PDF) (October 22, 2009)
• Design Poster (December 2, 2009)
• Final Report (December 10, 2009)
• Product Design Specifications (December 12, 2009)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Daniel Miller - Team Leader
• Jamon Opernorth - Communicator
• Brad Lindevig - BSAC
• Prof. Sarah Sandock - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Willis Tompkins - Advisor
• Dr. Joshua Medows - Client
• Elena Bezrukova - Alternate Contact
• Prof. John Webster - Alternate Contact

Related Projects

• Spring 2010: Intracranial Pressor Sensor
• Fall 2009: Intracranial Pressure Sensor