Project Overview

We are designing a device to be implanted into the frontal section of a patient’s brain to monitor the intracranial fluid pressure (ICP) in order to troubleshoot problems with failed shunts. Patients with headaches, nausea, and various other symptoms need to be able to use the device to test their own ICP. The device should also output data to be interpreted by a trained professional to diagnose shunt failure or abnormalities in the ICP.

Files

• Midsemester Presentation (March 8, 2007)
• PDS (March 10, 2007)
• Midsemester Paper (May 9, 2007)
• Final Design Report (May 9, 2007)
• Final Presentation (May 9, 2007)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Mike Socie - Team Leader
• Rebecca Koszalinski - Communicator
• Justin Lundell - BSAC
• Daniel Frost - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Naomi Chesler - Advisor
• Dr. Joshua Medows - Client

Related Projects

• Spring 2008: ICP Monitor
• Fall 2007: ICP Monitor
• Spring 2007: Permanently implantable inductive ICP monitor*