Ultrasonic sensor to quantify brain pulsatility

Aditya Bhalla, Marissa Gray, Nicole Fosko, Glen Atlas

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Abstract

Brain pulsatility is defined as the change of cerebral volume over the change in mean arterial pressure. During modern open-brain surgery, pulsatility is qualitatively monitored to determine the cerebral condition. However, related to the lack of quantitative measurements for pulsatility, numerous complications are associated with over/under anesthesiologic compensation. The CerebroSense device provides a tool for real-time, noninvasive, and quantitative measurements of brain functioning to reduce the risk for surgical complications. Utilizing an ultrasonic sensor and LabVIEW programming, the device can monitor a pulsating brain through a craniotomy within the operating room. Through extensive testing with various media within a proof of concept device, the team has made significant advancements with the CerebroSense device and looks to perform additional testing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference, URTC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538625347
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2 2017
Event2017 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference, URTC 2017 - Cambridge, United States
Duration: Nov 3 2017Nov 5 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference, URTC 2017
Volume2018-January

Other

Other2017 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference, URTC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCambridge
Period11/3/1711/5/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Signal Processing
  • Health Informatics
  • Instrumentation

Keywords

  • Craniotomy
  • LabVIEW
  • Open-Brain Surgery
  • Pulsatility
  • Ultrasonic Sensor

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