Ear or finger densitometer
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Login for More InformationThe goal of this project is to create a densitometer that can measure the change in concentration of indocyanine green (ICG) in a patient's blood
Project Overview
The client, Dr. Paul Hutson, has requested the creation of a device to monitor the disappearance rate of indocyanine green (ICG) dye in patients after it is administered. The device will function as a spectrophotometer, and it will be affixed to the ear or finger of the patient. The spectrophotometer will be used in conjunction with the intravenous injection of ICG. ICG is a dye with fluorescent properties. The dye undergoes excitation at 806 nm and absorbs wavelengths ranging from 790 to 805 nm. After delivering the ICG, the device will measure absorbance at the dye’s maximum absorbance wavelength in real time, relative to the patient’s baseline reading. The change in absorbance over time will reflect liver function as it is responsible for eliminating ICG from the bloodstream and converting it into bile .
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Contact Information
Team Members
- Alyssa Uhl - Team Leader
- Keleous Lange - Communicator
- Alex Daigle - BSAC
- Roshan Patel - BWIG
- Brayden Dubberstein - Co-BPAG
- Caitlin King - Co-BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Randy Bartels - Advisor
- Prof. Paul Hutson - Client