Feasibility of microwave radar system for proton emission therapy control.

Non-invasive medical procedures are desired in modern medicine because of advantages they provide in patient safety and comfort. A cutting edge, non-invasive medical procedure implemented specifically for cancer treatment is proton therapy. However, to safely implement this procedure on the thorax or abdomen, it is important to monitor lung and heart motion, as these organs displace local tissues. Conventional methods used for measurement of a patient's vital signs become problematic because metal wires or leads of these systems interfere with the proton beam. Metal leads and wires deflect the proton beam, become radioactive as they are bombarded with radiation, and become entangled with other equipment during the procedure. This thesis documents research conducted on the feasibility of a non-intrusive microwave radar system, used to monitor patient's chest displacement, due to lung and heart motion. The feasibility of constructing a stand-alone prototype is also investigated.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.E.C.E.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Grantor

Baylor University.

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Parks, Adam M., 1990-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Jean, B. Randall.

• Heart beat sensor.
• Microwave.
• Radar.

Statement dc:rights

• Baylor University works are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/2104/9319

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:baylor-ir.tdl.org:2104/9319