Test Methodology for Simulation of Human Physiological Measures for Testing of Medical Items in High Vibration Environments
Abstract
The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) Medical Evacuation Program Management Office (MEDEVAC PMO) and the Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP) of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) have requested that the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) develop a test methodology for evaluation of medical items in a high vibration environment without the use of human subjects. Testing of medical devices used for patient care during medical evacuation often requires the use of human subjects as live signal sources because current simulation technology is susceptible to the same disruptive environmental factors that can interfere with testing of medical devices. A survey of the literature revealed various environmental factors that, when coupled with interaction with the human body, can cause device malfunctions or failures. The most prominent of these factors is the high vibration generated by medical evacuation vehicle rides. Simulation of this type of motion artifact generating test methodology in a laboratory environment will limit the need for human volunteers in future testing, allowing quicker response to test and evaluation requests. This report contains a description of a test methodology for simulation and testing of medical devices in high vibration environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 18, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1153936
Entities
People
- Amy Lloyd
- Kerri Caruso
- Laura Kroening
- Rachel Kinsler
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab