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3d Ultrasound

Capstone Project 

What can I create and/or improve that will benefit the medical world?

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ABOUT ME

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Hello! My name is Kaia Roberson and I am currently a senior in high school. I will be attending the University of Arizona in the fall as a Physiology and Medical Science major. For the past four years, I have learned a lot about the human body and the medical world due to my major being Nursing. 

 

At the beginning of my senior year, I was asked to provide a solution for any problem within medicine. After shadowing an Orthopedic Physician's Assistant, I observed the inconvenience experienced by both the patient and the medical team. Patients would either come into the office without proper scans or with no scans at all due to varying reasons. 

My Purpose

The focus of my Capstone project is to make lab and diagnostic tests more convenient. While shadowing an Orthopedic P.A., a lot of patients didn't have up-to-date scans so the P.A. couldn't do much to help them. Eventually, appointments had to be pushed back to a later date which means patients couldn't receive help immediately. Therefore, I want to create a clinic that will do ultrasounds, x-rays, CAT scans, blood tests, etc. These clinics would be spread throughout states so it's accessible to everyone. Mobile clinics would decrease the inconvenience experienced by patients and medical staff. 

Mentor Q&A

Case Study 

Gail Keslevitz had an MRI performed on her knee, but unfortunately, the scan was blurry and couldn't be interpreted by her physician. Ms. Keslevitz had experienced pain for several weeks prior to getting the MRI and receiving her appointment with her physician. Although the doctor didn't have the appropriate scans to determine the correct treatment for Gail, the physician was "sure" that she had torn cartilage in her knee. As a result, Gail believed him and the physician went ahead to repair her cartilage via surgery. Long story short, Gail Keslevitz did not have torn cartilage. Therefore, she went through a long recovery process, spent unnecessary money on hospital bills, and more for no reason. 

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With my project, Gail could've easily gone back to get a better scan without too much inconvenience. In addition, her physician wouldn't have rushed her into an invasive surgery that she didn't need. 

Research 

High tech scans are becoming increasingly popular. More than 95 million scans are done every year such as MRI, CT scans, ultrasounds, x-rays, etc. According to my research, almost half of the procedures and surgeries performed in the U.S. weren't necessary. 

"The system is just totally, totally broken."

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- Dr. Vijay Rao, Chairwoman of Radiology in Philadelphia

Experts in the radiology field believe that this is a growing problem in medical imaging. 

Mobile imaging is generally cheaper and faster than traditional imaging offices. In addition, mobile clinics can help relieve the stress that in-house imaging facilities have due to overcrowding. Also, mobile clinics can perform essential scans and provide services to anyone due to its flexibility. 

A mobile clinic is also a great option because the imaging process is sped up. Patients can easily find a clinic near them, get their scans done, and within 24 hours the scans are given to the appropriate medical personnel. With the entire process being quicker, care providers are able to diagnose and treat patients at a faster rate. 

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