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Over-Stimulated: Navigating excessive environmental sensory input in the OR

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Our goal is to create a device that measures the various stimuli levels present in an operating room.

Project Overview

Doctors need to keep a certain level of focus when operating on patients. Studies have shown that higher noise levels, unsteady lighting, and certain temperatures cause lower levels of concentration in the operating room. If Doctors can determine to what extent these conditions are present in the operating room, then adjustments can be made to fix the undesired stimuli levels in order to retain concentration.

We are developing a device that measures all the sensory inputs present in an operating room. The device needs to identify stimuli whether it be light (lux), sound(dB, frequency), or temperature (Fahrenheit). Likewise, the device must display the recorded data to the physicians in real time and must save it for analysis. It should be effortless to glance at and interpret the meaning of the display without impeding the physician's focus during surgery. The device must be compact and portable.

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Team members from left to right: Abhi Kumar, Gabrielle Ibrahim, Graham Sticha, Riley Norman, Adam Ebenhoeh, and Andrew Paulson.
Team members from left to right: Abhi Kumar, Gabrielle Ibrahim, Graham Sticha, Riley Norman, Adam Ebenhoeh, and Andrew Paulson.

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Abhi Kumar - Co-Team Leader
  • Riley Norman - Co-Team Leader
  • Graham Sticha - Communicator
  • Gabrielle Ibrahim - BSAC
  • Adam Ebenhoeh - BWIG
  • Andrew Paulson - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Kip Ludwig - Advisor
  • Mr. William Filbey II - Client
  • Mr. Russ Ward - Alternate Contact

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