Team 17

Automated Modular and Reusable Device for Improvement of Standard External Ventricular Drainage Devices

Team Members:

Cole Barnett

Jacob Hershkowitz

Kamawela Leka

Carlos Matherson

Garrett Moormann

Team Mentors:

Ms. Candace Keck – Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Dr. Jitendran Muthuswamy, PhD - Arizona State University, SBHSE

YouTube Link:
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Zoom Link:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/86576696792


Abstract

External ventricular drains (EVDs) are used in the acute treatment of intracranial hypertension following a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The current EVD devices being used require frequent and tedious attention from nursing staff, which have been shown to be overburdened recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, there are known problems with EVD features that lead to misuse which can be fatal to patients. Thus, the problem addressed by the product described here is the need for an innovative EVD accessory which will relieve intracranial hypertension without the need for frequent monitoring in order to free up valuable nursing resources for hospitals while also decreasing the possibility of errors. Our device prototypes aim to successfully automate and integrate pressure sensing, fluid spectroscopic analysis, and information transmittal features to provide crucial measurements of intracranial pressure and CSF drainage to hospital staff in real time autonomously. This product is predicted to be economically viable due to the significant competitive advantages it has over its competitors in a market segment which is predicted to be worth $1.6 billion by 2026 with a CAGR of 6%.