High Speed Blood and Fluid Transfusion Equipment

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Abstract:

A novel fluid warmer was developed for treating hypothermic injured soldiers. This medical device uses advanced thermal battery technology that allows for rapid heating of fluid without electric energy. Three prototype devices were built and have undergone refinement and optimization with extensive performance testing. The device can heat fluids target temperature 35-deg C - 40-deg C over a range of test conditions. It performed better than comparable units in temperature maintenance and time to reach target temperature. The devices flow rate ranged from 111 to 596 mlmin depending on setup conditions. These results confirm that this device has beneficial applications to portable rapid infusion of warmed fluids into the injured soldier.

Author(s):
Fildes, John ; Browder, Tim ; Russo, Michael ; Benassi, Michael ; Boomer, Laura ; Sarkisian, Paul ; Khalili, Kaveh ; Kirol, Lance D. ; Whittum, Jonathan
Author Organization(s):
NEVADA UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RENO
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Mar 2007-Mar 2010
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Rocky Research, Boulder City, NV. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. DOI: 10.21236/ADA521781
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
OSPA-0508084A
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-07-1-0118
Project Number(s):
06PR09500-00
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*WOUNDS AND INJURIES, *BLOOD TRANSFUSION, *HYPOTHERMIA, *BODY FLUIDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Weapons Effects (Biological)
Keyword(s):
*HIGH SPEED BLOOD, *FLUID TRANSFUSION
Report Date:
2010 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2010 Jun 23