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Noise hazard in the operating room

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Project Overview

The operating room consistently houses different machines as well as the doctors and patients that are participating in the operation or procedure. Effective communication is imperative for a successful procedure, so any distractions must be mitigated for the sake of the patient. Noise in the operating room has been proven to be a major issue that affects communication between physicians. Possible outcomes of the noise hazards include impaired hearing, surgical site infections, and increased risk of surgical error. Dr. Samtani has asked us to research and design a method/device to eliminate the distracting noises from the OR and increase the safety of the patient as well as the physicians. The machine of interest is the blood/fluid suction device that generates loud noises as it runs throughout the procedure. The machine is important as it aids in visualization to better perform the surgery, but it is a hazard to those near the machine. The model should have sound-proofing effects, be able to be rigorously sterilized repeatedly for multiple uses, and still fully perform the aspirating techniques.

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Team members from left to right: Charles Hower, Jessica Suderski, Akshith Mandepally, Jacob Schmidt
Team members from left to right: Charles Hower, Jessica Suderski, Akshith Mandepally, Jacob Schmidt

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Team Members

  • Jessica Suderski - Team Leader
  • Charles Hower - Communicator & BWIG
  • Jacob Schmidt - BSAC
  • Akshith Mandepally - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Ben Cox - Advisor
  • Dr. Rahul Samtani - Client

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