Design of a Steerable CatheterSteeratheter

Cherry R. Abenojar

Eric D. Benson

Dr. Theodore Larson, Project Advisor

Project Definition

• The goal of this project is to research carotid rheology and design, simulate, and model a steerable catheter that would allow surgeons to obtain easier access through the carotid artery.

Objectives

• Conduct a literature review pertaining to blood flow parameters

• Derive and manipulate mathematical equations that model carotid blood flow

• Design various types of catheter tips

• Simulate all designs

• Model the most optimal design

Work Completed

• Reviewed articles concerning blood flow through the carotid artery

• Discovered relevant blood flow parameters and mathematical models of the carotid

Current Status

• Researching current catheter designs

• Searching for simulation software

Future Work

• Meet with project advisor concerning mathematical modelization

• Initiate design of various catheter tips

• Simulate designs