Weekly Progress Reports (see sidebar), the Gantt chart, and this Project Management page should be printed out before meetings with the sponsor and instructor.
All team members should be able to explain all items on the progress report.
Place a "*" at the beginning of the title of the active week Progress Report (see * in sidebar).
Overview of Project Context
Describe the context of how the MAE156 project fits into the sponsor’s overall research or industry objectives.
During an intubation process, a set of assistance devices including an laryngotracheal cannula, a malleable guiding stylet, and an endotracheal tube are needed to be used subsequently for a successful procedure. However, the use of separate devices increases the clinical time and the possibility of patient decompensation during intubation. Hence, a combination of the above devices are desired from the sponsors. An achievement of such a device as the MAE156 project, can enhance the performance during intubation in terms of fast procedure, safety purpose, and a financial benefit.
Project Objectives
Concisely list and prioritize the project objectives and constraints
High Priority Objectives
A device combining the attributes of an existing stylet and laryngotracheal anesthetizing cannula device for use in guiding an outer endotracheal tube during an intubation procedure without the use of a second device.
Second Priority Objectives
New cannula anesthesia application system: sprinkler-like device, retractable end, etc.
An attachable vial or syringe in connection with an affixed tab, slot, nipple, port, reservoir or other attachment structure connected to the proximal cannula for medication delivery.
Other Constraints and Issues
Must be able to fit within the diameter of various tube sizes
Cannot risk any damage to soft tissues
Material choices to optimize flexibility and structural integrity
WOW Design Solution
Two options of possible design:
Device 1: A combination device comprising an elongated body with a communicating interior extending between a holding reservoir or a Luer lock device to interior at a proximal end and a delivery mechanism at a distal end, a bendable and form holding stylet extending within the endotracheal tube from proximal end to distal end, and an adaptation to being inserted within an interior of the endotracheal tube.
Device 2: A combination device comprising an elongated body with a cylindrical extending wall, a bendable and form holding stylet integrated into the wall associated with terminating short of delivery mechanism, and the delivery mechanism including a plurality of ports delivering the topical anesthesia,
Risk Reduction Objectives
Finishing and creating an initial, basic prototype would be an ideal goal for this quarter. This would allow for a preliminary hardware test in order to see what parts of the project will present unforeseen problems and show what may or may not work. In order to do so we will need to print and obtain the materials, put it together, and run tests. From there we can optimize our design, including: what materials to use, size/length parameters, possible delivery system, etc.
Intermediate Milestones
Preliminary Design
Preliminary Hardware and Testing
Optimized Design
Final Hardware and Final Testing