College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Biomedical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Michael Whitt, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The scope of this project includes designing a non-invasive bubble detector for peripheral venous and arterial lines. For minimally invasive cardiac procedures, arterial and venous access is necessary for these procedures as is constant flow through the tubing to prevent clotting and to administer drugs. Air bubbles are common in these lines and can be consequential if enough air is introduced into the human system. Air embolisms are the most common and relevant issues during these procedures. The goal of this device is to create an attachable detector for air bubbles in saline that can also terminate flow and alert the clinician. Goals should include incorporating terminating mechanism following alert of air all while being lightweight and cost effective. Stakeholders of this project will be Dr. Christopher Porterfield as it will be extremely beneficial for his work at Coastal Cardiology. Further below will disclose more background and project objectives of the line bubble detector.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bmedsp/126
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Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Equipment and Supplies Commons, Surgical Procedures, Operative Commons