Cooling device for a transesophageal 3-D ultrasound probe
Project Overview
Our client has been using a prototype of a new 3-D transesophageal ultrasound probe in pigs to image an injection catheter in the left ventricle. The injection catheter and imaging method are being tested as a method to deliver stem cells to damaged heart tissue. The continuous imaging that is required to determine the placement of the injection catheter
and the stem cells causes the probe to overheat and turn off until it has cooled down enough to prevent any tissue damage. Our client would like a device to cool the ultrasound probe so that he could image for a longer period of time without tissue damage.
This project would have commercial potential as this is a novel use of 3-D ultrasound.
Team Picture
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Files
- FInal Poster (May 10, 2010)
- Final Report (May 10, 2010)
- PDS (May 10, 2010)
- Journal Article (May 10, 2010)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Mike Conrardy - Team Leader
- Joel Webb - Communicator
- David Leinweber - BSAC
- Andrew Bertram - BWIG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. John Webster - Advisor
- Dr. Tim Hacker - Client