Team 12

Cerebrate Medical: Autonomous Drug IV Administration Projection Technology (ADAPT)

Team Members:

Kalani Headen

Cristian Lee

Jeremiah Levitt

Nicholas Peters

Richard Yan

Team Mentors:

Dr. James Bogert - Dignity Health Medical Group.

Dr. Jianming Liang - Arizona State University

YouTube Link:
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Zoom Link:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/7144481179

Abstract

In the United States, over 200 million peripheral intravenous (IV) procedures are performed each year. Even with high frequency, success on the first attempt at peripheral IV administration is 64% among veteran medical professionals. Peripheral intravenous catheters give physicians a direct line to administer medications during procedures and other time sensitive applications. However, high failure rates bring pressure to medical professionals and can result in complications to the patient (blown vein, bruising, trauma, etc). Automating IV administration procedures would relieve pressure on the medical professional and allow them to focus more attention on patient care. Moreover, an autonomous IV placement device with a robust first attempt success rate could reduce stress on medical professionals and patients alike by reducing the fear associated with having to endure multiple placement attempts. The desired result of the project is a compact, easy to use device that will result in minimal intervention by medical professionals. Currently, processes using hyperspectral imaging to differentiate between veins and arteries are being studied and analysis of software-based safety controls are being developed. CAD modeling of a portable device that will clip around the arm to enable IV administration has been initiated. Furthermore, the IV and Vein Access Market is valued at $18 billion dollars in 2016 with a CAGR of 6.4% and estimated to grow to 27.97 billion dollars by 2023. While market competition exists for our product, we are in a fairly open market for automatic injection targeting the ventral forearm. Our device aims to revolutionize a rote procedure performed by a medical professional and improve patient care dramatically.