Development of Instruments for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Authors

Ryan T. Ochsner, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mark Manwaring, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Knickebein, cerebral spinal fluid, CFS, stereotaxy

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

The Brain Instrumentation Laboratory (1220 SWKT) associated with the Department of Neuroscience and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University specializes in the development of new technologies which may facilitate the management of diseases of the brain. Of specific interest to the laboratory is the improved treatment of hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition which results in progressive damage to the brain because of tremendous pressure when cerebral spinal fluid (CFS) is not absorbed as fast as it is produced. This condition results in increasing ventricle size within the brain and associated pressure and deformation.

Recommended Citation

Ochsner, Ryan T. and Manwaring, Dr. Mark (2014) "Development of Instruments for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hydrocephalus," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 102.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/102