Compartment Syndrome is a limb-threatening condition which is diagnosed based on clinical judgement due to lack of a reliable tool. In obtunded patients, a stryker needle is inserted to measure compartment pressure, however this has accuracy as low as 30% and low interobserver reliability. Compartment syndrome is sometimes missed, resulting in loss of function and even amputation. In other cases, surgeons err on the side of caution performing a very invasive procedure called fasciotomy which leaves large scars and significant deformation. We sought to create a device to diagnose compartment syndrome which would be easy to use, safe, and accurate.
The product is inserted into the compartment of interest where it will measure pressure and pH using fiberoptics, electrodes and infrared technology.
Our model utilizes technology that already exists in a novel and relevant way.
We were challenged to make this sterile, safe (avoid needle breakage), and effective (not entirely user dependent). We want this device to be useable by Emergency physicians as well as Surgeons.
Our device accomplishes all of those goals, and we worked together to brainstorm, model and table top it.
I learned about nanotechnology and fiber optic technology.
Get funding, build prototype, begin animal trials to measure pH and pressure in animal models of compartment syndrome.
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