Dennis Prentice – Project Manager (ME) Anthony Culotta – Mechanical Engineer Jason Nichols – Mechanical Engineer Belinda Segui – Electrical Engineer Sponsor/Advisor: Dr. Steven Day Advisor: Dr. Rick Lux On Site Customers: Dr. Bill Hallinan and Dr. Todd Massey
A working replica of a human thoracic cavity to use as a surgical training device for implanting a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) Market: Surgeons training for this surgery Companies such as Thoratec, which create LVADs and may desire to provide training services
Pressurized Heart Surgical Field/Confined Workspace Cleanable Replaceable Connected Tubing to Heart Ease of Storage Durability Quick Setup and Teardown Match Average Patient
A fluid control system to provide pressurization to the heart Dimension of trainer matches that of an average patient Incorporation of lungs, diaphragm, abdominal pocket and skin provide the appropriate surgical field and confined space Reservoirs and material selection provide the ability for it to be cleaned