DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2011.9
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/454
Date of Award
2-2011
Degree Name
MS in Biomedical Engineering
Department/Program
Biomedical and General Engineering
Advisor
Robert Crockett
Abstract
The development of neural stimulations devices may help treat many patients who suffer from migraines and chronic headaches via an electrical stimulation to the patient’s nerve. The electrical stimulation will mask the pain associated with these diseases. The system is subcutaneously implanted into the back of the neck and recharged via inductive coupling. Discussed is the transmission of signals in nerve fibers and the testing involved with neural stimulation implantable devices. Research was performed for preliminary testing on the charging rates, tests to analyze the heat dissipated during recharging, ergonomic factors to be considered, developing a model to simulate an in vivo environment.