A Pilot Medic-based Assessment of the Novel Handheld LifeFlow Device for Rapid Infusion of Blood Products
Abstract
Uncontrolled hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable death in the prehospital, combat setting. Treatment guidelines emphasize immediate hemorrhage control and early resuscitation with whole blood or blood products. Current methods for the delivery of blood products are often insufficient to provide trauma resuscitation. The novel LifeFlow device is a hand-powered device that can rapidly infuse fluids, including blood products. However, successful use of this device in the hands of the intended end user has not been demonstrated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 30, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usac407
Entities
People
- Fabiola Mancha
- Joseph K Maddry
- Sarah M Mongold
- Steven G Schauer
- Wells L. Weymouth
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing
- Defense Health Agency
- San Antonio Military Medical Center
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
- Winn Army Community Hospital