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Compression Device to Decrease Edema in Infants After Cardiac Surgery

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The team will interface the existing compression device with a Trilogy 100 ventilator for automated, cyclical compression.

Project Overview

Postoperative infant cardiac surgery patients often experience dangerous complications. The operation can lead to a significant increase in capillary permeability, resulting in loss of intravascular volume, lower blood pressure and decreased cardiac output. This is typically treated with fluid boluses. Unfortunately, due to the continued capillary leak this may result in significant edema caused by excess fluid within the body. Pediatric intensive care unit physicians attempt to lower edema with medication while not damaging the kidneys. The client requests a compressive device to decrease edema in infants after cardiac surgery. The device should provide compression while allowing for access to the chest of the patient for care by a physician. In addition, the device should coordinate with a ventilator such that when the ventilator inflates, the compressive device deflates or releases compression, allowing for a breath.

Team Picture

Top: Connor Link (BPAG), Melissa Bouharati (BPAG), Russell Heintz (BSAC). Bottom: Dominic Dovalis (BWIG), Mitchell Josvai (Team Leader), Kate Eichstaedt (Communicator).
Top: Connor Link (BPAG), Melissa Bouharati (BPAG), Russell Heintz (BSAC). Bottom: Dominic Dovalis (BWIG), Mitchell Josvai (Team Leader), Kate Eichstaedt (Communicator).

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Mitchell Josvai - Team Leader
  • Kate Eichstaedt - Communicator
  • Russell Heintz - BSAC
  • Dominic Dovalis - BWIG
  • Connor Link - Co-BPAG
  • Melissa Bouharati - Co-BPAG
  • Leah Gruen

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Melissa Kinney - Advisor
  • Dr. Nicholas Von Bergen - Client
  • Matthew Knoespel - Alternate Contact
  • Philip Terrien - Alternate Contact

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