Development of an LSTAT Ventilator.
Abstract
There is a critical need for a small, portable device to provide ventilatory support to critically-ill battlefield casualties. No prior device is available which can operate independently of compressed gas sources and line power. The purpose of this project was to develop a prototype ventilator suitable for incorporation into the Life Support for Trauma and Transport (LSTAT) project. The scope of this work has continued to evolve throughout the project period, as documented in the interim project reports. Originally, it was conceived to be essentially a feasibility study. However, early in the project period it became apparent that WRAIR desired an actual pre- production prototype for incorporation into a prototype LSTAT unit. To meet this goal, we modified the original grant (see attached letter to Dr. Satava explaining this modification, Attachment 1), including a subcontractor (Omni-Tech Medical, Inc.) recommended by WRAIR to actually fabricate the device. As part of the process, initial units were delivered to Northrop Grumman and incorporated into an initial prototype.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA342957
Entities
People
- David O. Warner
Organizations
- Mayo Clinic