A combined thermistor, pressure, and CO2 device for use in the sleep laboratory
Project Overview
Currently there are three nasal prongs connected to a child during polysomnography: a resistor to detect temperature difference between inhaled and exhaled air, pressure sensors that show a flattening pressure profile during upper airway narrowing, and CO2 sampling tubes to sense exhaled CO2. This is inefficient and uncomfortable for the child. The goal is to design and develop a prototype that combines these three devices into one apparatus that samples from both the nose and the mouth, and attaches to the child in both a durable and comfortable fashion.
Files
- Midsemester Presentation (March 6, 2009)
- Poster Presentation (April 30, 2009)
- Final Report (May 7, 2009)
- Product Design Specifications (May 7, 2009)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Lindsey Carlson - Team Leader
- Nicole Daehn - Communicator
- Jason Tham - BSAC
- Robyn Hrobsky - BWIG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Willis Tompkins - Advisor
- Dr. Chris Green - Client
Related Projects
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- Fall 2008: A combined thermistor, pressure, and CO2 device for use in the sleep laboratory