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Our project involves creating a neck positioner for an unconscious patient during fluoroscopy examination. The device must allow for slow extension and flexion of the head in order to observe the movement of the cervical spine. This movement will allow detection of abnormal rotation or translation of vertebrae, which will in turn provide diagnosis for a fracture or ligament injury. In addition, the device must not interfere with lateral radiographic imaging.
from left to right:
Alison Boumeester, Kaitlin Brendel, Allie Finney, Peter Strohm, and Megan Britson
Prototype is finished. Presented design to advisors and clients on Friday the 7th. Final report completed.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | September 7 | Overview of project and background of designs, Assigned team roles |
| 2 | September 14 | Visited UW-Hospital and attempted to meet with Dr. Medow |
| 3 | September 21 | Met with Dr. Medow at the hospital regarding project design specifications |
| 4 | September 28 | Met with each other regarding designs. Researched different options. |
| 5 | October 5 | Discussed design options. Individually worked on presentation. |
| 6 | October 12 | Decided on design. Met with Dr. Medow. Gave mid-semester presentation. |
| 7 | October 19 | Completed mid-semester report. Researched ratio of gear and motor speeds. |
| 8 | October 26 | Individually researched gears, materials, and design dimensions. |
| 9 | November 2 | Met with Dr. Haugton. Researched parts for ordering. |
| 10 | November 9 | Purchased materials. Experimented with comfortable angle positions. |
| 11 | November 16 | Started building prototype. Cut gear and assembled headboard and incline. |
| 12 | November 23 | Ordered motor. Attached headboard and gear. |
| 13 | November 30 | Completion of prototype. Gave final presentation. |
| 14 | December 7 | Completed final report. |
| 15 | December 14 |
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Project Design Specifications (Oct 5 2007, 275 kb) |
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Mid-Semester Presentation (Oct 19 2007, 1103 kb) |
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Mid-Semester Report (Oct 23 2007, 382 kb) |
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Final Poster (Dec 10 2007, 428 kb) |
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Final Report (Dec 14 2007, 644 kb) |
