Neck Extender/Flexor to Facilitate Fluoroscopic Examination
Project Overview
Our project involves creating a neck positioner for an unconscious patient during fluoroscopy examination. The device must allow for slow extension and flexion of the head in order to observe the movement of the cervical spine. This movement will allow detection of abnormal rotation or translation of vertebrae, which will in turn provide diagnosis for a fracture or ligament injury. In addition, the device must not interfere with lateral radiographic imaging.
Team Picture
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Files
- Project Design Specifications (October 5, 2007)
- Mid-Semester Presentation (October 19, 2007)
- Mid-Semester Report (October 23, 2007)
- Final Poster (December 10, 2007)
- Final Report (December 14, 2007)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Alison Boumeester - Co-Team Leader
- Peter Strohm - Co-Team Leader
- Megan Britson - Communicator
- Allie Finney - BSAC
- Kaitlin Brendel - BWIG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
- Dr. Victor Haughton - Client
Related Projects
- Spring 2008: Neck Extender/Flexor to Facilitate Fluoroscopic Examination
- Fall 2007: Neck Extender/Flexor to Facilitate Fluoroscopic Examination
- Spring 2007: Neck extender/flexor to facilitate fluoroscopic examination of obtunded patient
- Spring 2006: Neck Extender for Fluoroscopic Examinations