Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to smart shunt systems. In an illustrative example, a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt system includes an interface module and conduit(s) configured to provide selective fluid communication between a brain ventricle(s) and at least one reservoir. The interface module may be operably coupled to one or more control module(s). The control module(s) may, for example, be operably coupled to one or more actuator(s) and/or sensor(s) (e.g., in the interface module(s), external to the interface module(s)). The control module(s) may, for example, selectively operate one or more of the actuator(s) as a function of input received from one or more of the sensors based on one or more predetermined control profile(s). Various embodiments may advantageously dynamically (e.g., automatically) control physiological attributes (e.g., CSF attributes).

Abstract: A vacuum fixation device to provide semi-rigid head fixation during medical imaging and medical procedures/operations of the face and head is disclosed. The invention addresses the problem of patient movement during medical/imaging procedures. The invention is a vacuum fixation bag that is designed to provide maximum surface area contact with the subject's head creating semi-rigid immobilization while allowing access to the face and cranial vault. The invention is comprised of an airtight flexible bag containing an effective amount of Styrofoam beads and a closable port providing semi-rigid fixation. The bag is especially configured to provide stabilization to the neck, the under surface of the mandible, the lateral head around the peri-auricular surfaces, and the forehead. The current invention is provided as a sterile, single use item that provides semi-rigid head fixation during medical imaging and medical procedures/operations of the face and head.

Abstract: A vacuum fixation device to provide semi-rigid head fixation during medical imaging and medical procedures/operations of the face and head is disclosed. The invention addresses the problem of patient movement during medical/imaging procedures. The invention is a vacuum fixation bag that is designed to provide maximum surface area contact with the subject's head creating semi-rigid immobilization while allowing access to the face and cranial vault. The invention is comprised of an airtight flexible bag containing an effective amount of Styrofoam beads and a closable port providing semi-rigid fixation. The bag is especially configured to provide stabilization to the neck, the under surface of the mandible, the lateral head around the peri-auricular surfaces, and the forehead. The current invention is provided as a sterile, single use item that provides semi-rigid head fixation during medical imaging and medical procedures/operations of the face and head.