Intracranial Pressure Sensor and Valve to Control Hydrocephalus

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2018 Jul:2018:1-7. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2018.8512916.

Abstract

Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition that can result from trauma, hemorrhage, cancer, and infection. To control the intracranial pressure (ICP) a shunt is implanted to drain the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF). We are working to develop an implantable pressure sensor. When the ICP is too high it will open a valve to relieve the ICP. When the ICP is too low, it will close the valve.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catheters
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
  • Drainage
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / physiopathology*
  • Hydrocephalus / therapy
  • Intracranial Pressure*
  • Prostheses and Implants