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Flexible Stabilization Arm for Ultrasound Probes

Flexible Stabilization Arm for Ultrasound Probes. Group Members: Brian Moraguez Ashley Morgan Ryan Murphy Advisors: Rajnish Gupta, MD Eric Briggs MD. Problem Statement. Mentors Dr. Gupta and Dr. Briggs are anesthesiologists at Vanderbilt

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Flexible Stabilization Arm for Ultrasound Probes

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  1. Flexible Stabilization Arm for Ultrasound Probes Group Members: Brian Moraguez Ashley Morgan Ryan Murphy Advisors: Rajnish Gupta, MD Eric Briggs MD

  2. Problem Statement • Mentors Dr. Gupta and Dr. Briggs are anesthesiologists at Vanderbilt • Localized pain management surgeries require the use of three hands: one to insert a needle next to the nerve, one to hold an ultrasound probe, and one to thread the catheter. • This procedure requires the use of an additional assistant to lend the extra hand. • This increases the risk of contamination and the costs of the procedure

  3. Objectives • 1- To research existing technologies in flexible stabilization arms and adapt a new idea around these existing one. • 2 - To design a flexible arm with interlocking and flexible joints for use with ultrasound probes to aid in surgery • 3 -To produce a working prototype for future modification and development

  4. Design Requirements • Flexible and movable arm with little resistance when out of tension. • When in tension, the arm must be rigid enough to resist movement. • Light weight • Durable • Accurate and Precise

  5. Design Solution

  6. Current Work • Built prototype • Working on design solutions • Testing design • Assessing issues with current design

  7. Future Work • Construct prototype handle • Machine shop? • Choose final design pieces • Build prototype with handle and arm • Work with mentor to get funding

  8. Gantt Chart

  9. Questions?

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