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Radiation Distance Safety Meter

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 client 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

Team members from left to right: Adam Strebel, Emily Carroll, Michael Quirk, Tommy Zipp, and Jack Goss
Team members from left to right: Adam Strebel, Emily Carroll, Michael Quirk, Tommy Zipp, and Jack Goss

Files

  • Poster (December 6, 2013)
  • PDS (December 11, 2013)
  • Report (December 11, 2013)

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Jack Goss - Team Leader
  • Michael Quirk - Communicator
  • Emily Carroll - BSAC
  • Adam Strebel - BWIG
  • Thomas Zipp - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Tom Yen - Advisor
  • Prof. John Webster - Client
  • Prof. Brian Bednarz - Alternate Contact
  • Prof. Sarah Hagi - Alternate Contact

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