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Title page for E-project-042507-151149

Project TypeMQP
Submission date2007-04-25
Authors
  • Charles A Gammal, ME
  • Erika S. Hall, BE
  • Rachelle L Horwitz, BE
  • Stephanie Legare, BE
    • URNE-project-042507-151149
    TitleA Device for Measuring the Severity of Peripheral Edema
    Advisors
  • Billiar, Kristen, BE
  • Mendelson, Yitzhak, BE
    • Availability unrestricted

    Abstract

    Peripheral edema causes swelling in extremities and often indicates the presence of a serious medical condition. The subjective methods that clinicians currently use to assess edema lead to inconsistencies in medical treatment. To eliminate this subjectivity, we have developed a handheld device that uses a manually depressed probe to measure the depth of tissue displacement and the force required to depress the tissue. These measurements allow clinicians to objectively monitor a patient's progress over time.

    Files
  • DataSheets.zip
  • DevicetoAssessPeripheralEdema2007.pdf
  • IRBPaperwork.zip
  • SolidWorks6CAD.zip
  • TestingData.zip

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