Quad rat vitals monitor

Project Overview

The objective of this project is to design and construct a quad rat vitals monitor to be used during PET imaging experiments in order to maintain appropriate anesthesia dosages on each of the four rats independently. The device will monitor heart rates, SpO2 levels, respiratory rates, and rectal temperatures.

Three main goals for the semester are to expand the LabVIEW graphical user interface, construct a pulse oximeter clip, and to finish construction and test prototype devices to measure breathing rate and rectal temperatures.

Team Picture

Team members (L to R): Caitlyn Collins, Robert Bjerregaard, Matthew Bollom, Derek Klavas

Files

Mid Semester Presentation (October 15, 2009)
Mid Semester Report (October 21, 2009)
Product Design Specifications (October 26, 2009)
Poster (December 5, 2009)
Final Report (December 9, 2009)

Contact Information

Team Members

Robert Bjerregaard - Team Leader
Derek Klavas - Communicator
Caitlyn Collins - BSAC
Matthew Bollom - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Prof. Paul Thompson - Advisor
Alexander Converse - Client

BME Design Projects
Better Health by Design