Closed Circuit Xenon Delivery System for Nueroprotective Therapy

Center of Integration for Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT) Engineering, 2009-10

Liaison(s): Alex Pranger, Dr. Bill Wiesmann, Dr. Jussi Saukkonen
Advisor(s): Patrick Little
Students(s): Jin Soo Jo, Matthew Phillips (S), Raquel Robinson (TL-S), Allison Russell (S), Bryan Teague (TL-F), Max Wishman (F)

The CIMIT team’s aim is to develop a closed circuit breathing system to deliver Xenon gas as a neuro-protectant, in a controlled manner. This circuit will be used to treat individuals who have experienced varying degrees of brain trauma. Upon completion, the prototype will move directly to animal testing. If this testing phase is successful, the device will be used in the medical industry and ultimately on the battle field as well.