Functional Seating Design for lumbar puncture procedure Team CHAIR Client Cynthia M Carlsson MD MS Team Members Linstroth Leader Soundarrajan Comm s Feest BWIG Wanta BSAC November 6 to November 9 2006 Problem Statement Design a specialized chair to use for lumbar puncture procedures in the sitting position Proper positioning of the person to open up the space between the lumbar backbones is critical for success of the procedure Keeping the patient comfortable while maximizing the curve of the low back to optimize the access to the lumbar interspace is important yet remains a difficult challenge using current positioning techniques Currently we are lacking proper seating equipment to optimize the position and comfort of the patient during the procedure The need for this chair is critical as currently our seating is suboptimal there is nothing commercially available at this time and the use of the lumbar puncture technique in research is becoming increasingly more scientifically significant Last Week s Goals Discuss three design alternatives Summary of Accomplishments Approved ordering of desk top massage chair for head rest and arm rest components Ordered Desk top massage chair Researched possible foot rests Shop permit approved Design 1 Description Arm rest Head rest foot rest are all connected to a central bar and are all adjustable Pros Easy to keep track of all components because it is one unit Cons May be larger than alternative designs May be difficult to transport due to its size May be difficult to construct Design 2 Description Arm rest and head rest is one unit and clamp to the desk in the examination room Foot rest is a separate unit Pros May be easier to construct May be more stable than alternative designs Cons Parts may become separated or lost May not be compatible with all hospital room tables Design 3 Description Arm rest and head rest compose one unit while foot rest is separate Pros Easier to construct than Design 1 Cons Pieces may become separated and lost This Week s Goals Order a foot rest Search for additional components Hardware store Home Depot Project Difficulties Difficult to find inexpensive footrests Teams Hours for the week Lee Amanda Chelsea Malini 1 1 1 1 Researching and ordering components Researching and ordering components Researching and ordering components Researching and ordering components Task September 8 Form Team choose project email team member info to advisor Background Research Brainstorm Develop Design Alternatives Work on Powerpoint Choose final Design Work on Final Design Work on final presentation Final meeting with advisor Update Website 15 22 October 29 6 13 November 27 3 10 17 December 24 1 8 13 15
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