Project Overview

After a patient treated with therapeutic doses of radioactive iodine (I-131) is discharged, the radiation from the doses can be potentially harmful to those in close proximity, less than one meter, especially family members and healthcare providers. Our clients Professor John Webster and Dr. Sarah Hagi from the radiology department at King Abdulaziz University Hospital requested a device that alerts the patient and others if the patient is within one meter of a human. We will create a device that provides acoustic, optical, or vibratory feedback to alert the patient of their proximity to others.

Team Picture

Files

• Preliminary Report (October 14, 2014)
• Final Report (December 10, 2014)
• Final Poster (December 10, 2014)
• PDS (September 26, 2014)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Nicholas Gilling - Team Leader
• Alexander Mccunn - Communicator
• Michael Wolff - BSAC
• Joseph Benthein - BWIG
• Keith Dodd - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
• Prof. John Webster - Client
• Prof. Brian Bednarz - Alternate Contact
• Prof. Sarah Hagi - Alternate Contact

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