Project Overview

The project is to develop a load to simulate the human body load so that it can be used to test ventricular assist devices (VAD). A ventricular assist device is connected to a patient’s heart to assist with the pumping of blood for patients with advanced heart disease. THe load simulator would consist of a loop of fluid with characteristics similar to blood. The load would need to be adjustable both statically and dynamically.

Files

• Mid Semester Presentation (February 23, 2006)
• VAD Load testing protocol (March 2, 2006)
• VAD Load testing protocol revision (March 2, 2006)
• Updated PDS (April 28, 2006)
• Journal Paper (April 28, 2006)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Joe Bothwell - Team Leader
• Kayla Ericson - Communicator
• Dan Carlson - BSAC
• David Ugai - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Kristyn Masters - Advisor
• Lori Lucke - Client

Related Projects

• Spring 2006: Ventricular Assist Device Test Loop
• Fall 2005: Minnetronix Project: Load for ventricular assist device